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Green Iguana Scale Mite

Hirstiella stamii

Habitat:

Green Iguana (Iguana iguana)

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Zoo Miami CS
Zoo Miami CS 10 years ago

This is from a non-native wild green iguana on Zoo Miami grounds. These little mites live in the creases and folds of the iguana's skin and can cause some irritation.

keithp2012
keithp2012 10 years ago

Is this on a pet? Looks painful up close

Zoo Miami CS
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Zoo Miami CS

Florida, USA

Spotted on Jan 20, 2009
Submitted on Aug 23, 2013

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