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Velvet Mites (Trombidiidae)
Photo#265056
Copyright © 2009
Jon M. Yuschock
Mite
Elysburg, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
April 10, 2009
Looks like Trombidiidae, I think.
Contributed by
Jon M. Yuschock
on 10 April, 2009 - 8:06pm
Last updated 4 May, 2009 - 2:13pm
red velvet mite
My amateur stab at it - Trombidiidae (Velvet Mites), Genus Allothrombium ? I'm curious how this turns out as I took some pics of a similar looking one in MO.
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Andrew Williams
, 10 April, 2009 - 8:35pm
Thanks, Andy
It was supposed to be titled Mite. My mistake. And I think you are right on the ID.
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Jon M. Yuschock
, 13 April, 2009 - 10:07am
Pretty shot.
I really like this one. Nice job.
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Lynette Schimming
, 11 April, 2009 - 10:09am