Water Mite - Acari, Order Trombidiformes, Infraorder Hydrachnidia

Habitat: I saw several swimming around near the edge of a small, woodland pond

comments (8)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Nice! How small are they? Posted 2 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  About 2 mm. Posted 2 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Really impressive capture at this size! Posted 2 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      Thanks! Posted 2 years ago

englishindiangirl

Lion

Tiny! Do they cause infections or anything? Posted 2 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  They are predators of aquatic invertebrates and some are parasites -- often to mosquito larvae. I read that they can bite people and cause skin irritation. Posted 2 years ago

Alexander Hassmueller

Lion

Nice catch! Perfectly round body! Posted 2 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! Posted 2 years ago

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