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Red Parasites? - Cricotopus
Copyright © 2019 Wendy Duncan

Red Parasites? - Cricotopus
Washougal, Clark County, Washington, USA
April 28, 2019
Size: Unknown
Found on lit fabric in mature backyard.

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Red Parasites? - Cricotopus Red Parasites?
Contributed by Wendy Duncan on 30 April, 2019 - 12:28am
Last updated 30 April, 2019 - 5:41am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… John F. Carr, 30 April, 2019 - 5:41am

Cricotopus tremulus…
The attached critters are mites.

See reference here.
… Ross Hill, 30 April, 2019 - 12:43am

 
Thank you!
Thank you, Ross, for your time and expertise!

Wendy
… Wendy Duncan, 30 April, 2019 - 12:26pm

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