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Whirligig Mite and prey

Anystis baccarum

Description:

Red mite was feeding on what I believe to be a midge (ID would be great). While I was taking photo's, another mite rushed over and started feeding from the other side as seen in the fourth image.

Habitat:

Acacia sapling in the backyard

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1 Comment

LuisStevens
LuisStevens 11 years ago

Great find and series Cindy.

Escondido, California, USA

Spotted on Jan 21, 2013
Submitted on Jan 22, 2013

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