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Red Velvet Mite

Trombidium

Description:

Red velvet mites are members of the subphylum Chelicerata, a group of critters that have tiny lobster-like claws that serve as mouthparts, a feature that relates them closely to spiders, scorpions, and harvestmen.

Habitat:

Trail side amongst grass & gravel.

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Greg Shchepanek
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Greg Shchepanek

Spotted on Apr 16, 2012
Submitted on Apr 17, 2012

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