Mite-infested phasmid, Bellavista, Ecuador

Very thick phasmid that is heavily infested by mites. Found during a night tour.

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Christine Young

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That's insane! Posted 3 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  I think I even see mites infesting other mites lol. I'm not sure if they're harmful in this case. Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    I noticed that some of the mites have snarky green bodies and wondered if they were parasitic. Then, there are the red ones, perhaps a different species...maybe phoretic. But, I'm just speculating. Interesting spotting, for sure! Posted 3 years ago, modified 3 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      I honestly don't see them during the capturing, only back home on a big screen. Posted 3 years ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        I often miss them in the field too. Posted 3 years ago

Patomarazul

Lion

So cool! Posted 3 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! Posted 3 years ago

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By Ferdy Christant

Uploaded Dec 26, 2021. Captured Nov 6, 2021 21:13 in X8M9+JM Tandayapa, Ecuador.

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NIKON D850
f/14.0
1/60s
ISO64
105mm

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