Found this relatively large and distinctly colored Mite, with a red kite on its back, cruising across the rocky desert, which turned out to be a sandy hiking trail.

Even though it looks velvety, it appears to have a closer resemblance to the Erythraeidae family.

I hope the long, trailing hind legs and the distinctive coloration will help with identification.

I'd love to find out who this is, or at least to which family it belongs.