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Mite
Balaustium sp.
33.791, -84.325
Field Notes
Description:
Tiny. Found it walking along a table in a patio area surrounded by plants. I can't really tell mites apart, especially since my photo doesn't show much detain. I guessed Bastaustium based on where I found it and its behavior. BugGuide comment says members of this genus eat pollen rather than preying on other animals. This mite was not on any host when I found it, but it was in an area where everything was covered in pollen.
Habitat:
Emory University campus
Notes:
If there are any mite experts out there, your feedback is welcome!
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