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Ectoparasitic Mites (Larvae) - Leptus sp. Sorry for the bad photo quality! These mites are ectoparasitic larvae of the genus Leptus. They feed on their host (harvestman in this case), and then the mites drop off, become nymphs, and then finally adults. The nymphs and adults are free living predators. The larval mites don&#039;t kill the harvestmen, but they probably affect longevity and fecundity. <br /> <br /> Habitat: Eastern Harvestman - Leiobunum vittatum Erythraeidae,Geotagged,Summer,United States,leptus,mite,parasite Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Ectoparasitic Mites (Larvae) - Leptus sp.

Sorry for the bad photo quality! These mites are ectoparasitic larvae of the genus Leptus. They feed on their host (harvestman in this case), and then the mites drop off, become nymphs, and then finally adults. The nymphs and adults are free living predators. The larval mites don't kill the harvestmen, but they probably affect longevity and fecundity.

Habitat: Eastern Harvestman - Leiobunum vittatum

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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Mar 13, 2020. Captured Sep 13, 2019 11:26 in 281 Main St S, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/4.5
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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