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Red Mite - Anystis baccarum
Copyright © 2006 Perry Babin

Red Mite - Anystis baccarum
Ascension Parish, Louisiana, USA
Size: 1mm
Could this be a species of velvet mite?

Edit:
After a bit more research, these appear to be in the family Anystidae. Specifically anystis baccarum. I don't see a guide page for them. Please confirm this before creating a guide page.

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Contributed by Perry Babin on 17 November, 2006 - 2:49pm
Last updated 30 January, 2007 - 9:32pm

Species
Hello Perry,
I’m on a quest to find out what species of Anystis I have and am having trouble finding that answer. I’m wondering if one species of Anystis is widespread or if there are many. All I can find is species agilis and baccarum. I’m wondering how you found baccarum for your sample. It sounds like there could be conflicting descriptions and agilis actually is the same as baccarum. But I can’t find much information anywhere!
Thanks,
Adam
… AJSpencer, 14 May, 2022 - 3:17pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from Mites and Ticks.
… Jim McClarin, 30 January, 2007 - 9:32pm login or register to post comments

Anystis baccarum - Whirligig Mite
Compare. Looks pretty close, Perry. I'll move it. This is a heavily researched species that is an element in orchard pest control programs.
… Jim McClarin, 30 January, 2007 - 8:18pm login or register to post comments

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