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Trombidium
Red velvet mites are members of the subphylum Chelicerata, a group of critters that have tiny lobster-like claws that serve as mouthparts, a feature that relates them closely to spiders, scorpions, and harvestmen.
High brush marsh.
Spotted on Oct 23, 2011
Submitted on Oct 24, 2011
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Great photo. The texture and color contrast is awesome.