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Trombidium holosericeum / Velvet mite This mite comes out after the rains. My hubby went outside and called me and told me to take my macro lens and this is what he showed me Geotagged,South Africa,Summer,Trombidium holosericeum,Velvet mite,furry mite,red mite Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Trombidium holosericeum / Velvet mite

This mite comes out after the rains. My hubby went outside and called me and told me to take my macro lens and this is what he showed me

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Thank you for honoring the small, incredible detail on such a tiny creature. Posted 9 years ago

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The Trombidium holosericeum

''Trombidium holosericeum'' is a species of mite in the genus ''Trombidium'', commonly called the velvet mite.

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Similar species: Trombidiform Mites
Species identified by Msalicat
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By Msalicat

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Uploaded Jan 15, 2016. Captured Jan 14, 2016 11:57 in R388, Hopetown, 8750, South Africa.
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  • PENTAX K-5 II
  • f/8.0
  • 1/400s
  • ISO200
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.