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True Red Velvet Mite

Trombidium sp.

Description:

I saw 3 of these mites in a small area in the garden. A spider looked like it was going to pounce on it (photo 2), but it seemed to think better of it.

Habitat:

Vegetable garden in a suburban yard

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4 Comments

Jamie Grant
Jamie Grant 7 years ago

I have seen lots of these where I live they r tiny:)

MrsPbio
MrsPbio 7 years ago

Nice macro shot!

Christine Y.
Christine Y. 7 years ago

Yes, Red Velvet Mite

Nature lover
Nature lover 7 years ago

Red Velvet Mite?

Machi
Spotted by
Machi

South Portland, Maine, USA

Spotted on May 12, 2016
Submitted on May 24, 2016

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