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Shore-line predator mites - Neomolgus littoralis
Copyright © 2008 Jonas Insinga

Shore-line predator mites - Neomolgus littoralis
Oyster River, University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire, USA
June 1, 2008
Size: 1-2mm?
Size is a rough estimate from memory (as if there was any other kind of estimation.)
Found racing over the rocks lining the high-tide line of the shores along the Oyster River. These two were stopped to feed on something.
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Contributed by Jonas Insinga on 24 June, 2008 - 8:49pm
Last updated 25 June, 2008 - 9:49pm

Bdellidae: Neomulgus littoralis
N. littoralis is a common bdellid seen running around on seashores. It has one of the largest body sizes of the family. Awesome picture!
… Ray Fisher, 25 June, 2008 - 7:44am login or register to post comments

 
Thank you!
Well this is all good to hear. :)

The quality of the image was simply shear beginner's luck. The two had stopped to feed while all the others were running around like they were on speed.
… Jonas Insinga, 25 June, 2008 - 9:48pm login or register to post comments

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