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Woodland, walking on a small wooden bridge
The oil from the red velvet mite Trombidium grandissimum called "Teej" in Hindi is used in traditional Indian medicine to treat paralysis. Also, due to their alleged ability to increase sexual desire, Trombidium mites are known locally as "Indian Viagra". (From wikipedia)
Spotted on Oct 1, 2013
Submitted on Oct 3, 2013
5 Comments
this is an amazing spotting thanks for sharing faredin!
Thanks Leanne, blaise and Marta. This one was as small as a few mms. I think they don't get bigger than half a cm.
How small is it?? very pretty color!
Nice detail on this one
We learnt of these when I studied horticulture. Great to see a clear picture of one, they're so tiny! Thanks for sharing Faredin :)