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Tetranychus sp.
Red spider mite found in decaying wood in wooded lot. Appox 1 mm in length.
Spotted on Mar 13, 2012
Submitted on Mar 18, 2012
2 Comments
This is not a spider mite (Tetranychidae) which are herbiviorous, but a true velvet mite (Trombidiidae), which are predacious as adults.
Aww... Cute little thing, nice pic!