Family Bdellidae or Family Cunaxidae

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Copyright © 2016 Susan Leach Snyder

Naples, Collier County, Florida, USA
March 22, 2016
Size: .75 mm

This mite was living in leaf litter that was collected beneath a large saw palmetto plant. I'm pretty certain this is a member of Order Trombidiformes, but am unsure whether it is a member of Family Bdellidae or Family Cunaxidae. I would really appreciate an expert's help.

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Contributed by Susan Leach Snyder on 16 April, 2016 - 4:50pm
Last updated 13 January, 2018 - 12:36pm

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