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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Chelicerates (Chelicerata) » Arachnids (Arachnida) » Mites and Ticks (Acari) » Parasitiformes » Mesostigs (Mesostigmata) » Dermanyssina
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unknown insect that bites my family
Copyright © 2016 superlj

unknown insect that bites my family
Mercer Island, King County, Washington, USA
May 15, 2016
Size: less than 1mm
These bugs bite my family, leaving itchy skins very similar to mosquito bite.
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Contributed by superlj on 15 May, 2016 - 11:14pm
Last updated 16 August, 2016 - 12:29pm

Moved
Moved from Mites and Ticks.
… Even Dankowicz, 16 August, 2016 - 12:29pm login or register to post comments

Maybe Ornithonyssus. These ca
Maybe Ornithonyssus. These can become a nuisance if you have bird nests on your house or a rodent problem.
… Jon Oliver, 19 May, 2016 - 3:36pm login or register to post comments

 
Dermanyssina
Yes, Ornithonyssus is a good bet, but it could also be a species of Dermanyssus. Can't really tell from this picture. The homeowner probably has a bird or mammal nest in or on the house.
… Heather Proctor, 21 May, 2016 - 12:26pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from ID Request. Moved for expert attention.
… Aaron Hunt, 15 May, 2016 - 11:24pm login or register to post comments

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