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Order Trombidiformes, Family Erythraeidae, Genus Unknown
Small mite, body length 1mm, long hind and fore legs. It can move quite quickly with those long legs.
On vegetation at edge of forest. James Cook University Cairns QLD
That's a couple of leads for me to continue researching this little beasty. Thanks Harsha!
Right Andrea. It has long legs. I am confused. It could be a spider mite or bark mite. We still don't have an ID i guess.
I did consider Trombidium initially but couldn't find a pic where the legs were so much longer than the body. So Harsha, thank you very much with the assistance with the ID. Much appreciated!
Spotted on Apr 13, 2013
Submitted on Apr 14, 2013
