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Photo#237985
Mite ID
Copyright © 2008 Scott Justis

Mite ID
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
November 2, 2008
Size: ~.75mm
An Oribatid (I think) with protective flaps to cover legs.

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Contributed by Scott Justis on 4 November, 2008 - 10:41am
Last updated 14 July, 2009 - 4:40pm

Moved
Moved from Galumnoidea.
… Ken Schneider, 14 July, 2009 - 4:40pm

oribatid mite
This looks like a species in the oribatid mite family Galumnidae. Note the large lateral pteromorphs that fold over and protect the legs when the mite is disturbed.
… Barry M. OConnor, 14 July, 2009 - 4:09pm

Moved
Moved from Mites and Ticks.
… Scott Justis, 5 November, 2008 - 9:56pm

Wonderful -
nice crisp images of this minute bug, Scott! Thanks for photographing some of these oft-neglected arachnids - Bug Guide is relatively weak on mites and you are really helping to strengthen this part of BG! I'm sure one of our experts will help with the ID...
… Ken Schneider, 4 November, 2008 - 11:08am

 
Thanks Kenneth....
I have more to process. I'm combing the leaf litter for any small critter that I can find. There are many many different kinds of mites! LOL, I just noticed that you can see my index finger and the front of my lens/flash reflected in its shell.
… Scott Justis, 4 November, 2008 - 11:11am

 
You said it!
If you get really into it, check out the Books tab under Mites - I've placed a pre-publication notice for the mite "bible" coming out in January...
… Ken Schneider, 4 November, 2008 - 11:14am

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