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Trombidium sp.
5mm long, red, bites painfully.
Velvet mite. Trombidium sp.
Spotted on Jun 2, 2011
Submitted on Jun 8, 2011
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Velvet mite (Trombidium sp.)Velvet mites are arachnids found in soil litter known for their bright red colours. They are active predators as adults but early instars are often parasites on insects.