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Trombidium grandissimum
Velvet mites are arachnids found in soil litter known for their bright red colours but are often mistaken for spiders. They are active predators as grown adults but early instars are often parasites on insects.
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Very nice. I see the smaller velvet mites here in Ohio every spring and fall.
Spotted on Nov 23, 2012
Submitted on Nov 23, 2012
