#velvet mites

[rattyexplores]

Velvet Mites on Old Spider Eggs

Unidentified, superfamily Trombidioidea

24/03/23 - NSW, Dapto

#invertebrates #invertblr #Arthropods #Arthropoda #bugblr #bugs #bug #bugs tw #Trombidioidea #unidentified #Velvet Mites #Acari #Mites #Arachnida #Arachnids #Chelicerata #Chelicerates

[thereissomethingunderthestairs]

Even oriental broad-nosed weevils are not immune to bites from the love bug(mite)

(x by Hayath Mohammed, 2020)

#broad-nosed weevil #weevils #Myllocerina #(possible tags for the little mites: #erythraeidae #velvet mites

[crevicedwelling]

I saw a velvet mite today! these big mites go through a bizarre series of growth stages before ending up as predatory mobile plush cushions.

this one had butt cheeks

#bugs #arachnid #mite #velvet mite #trombidiformes

[creatureimages]

hi ronald! one of the prettiest mites you ever did see (genus ronaldothrombium)

#velvet mite #mite #arachnids #arachnida #acari #trombidiformes #trombidioidea #trombidiidae #ronaldothrombium #<- arguably can't be 100% sure that it's ronaldothrombium because they have not been described as adults #and while ray fisher did rear larvae (i think off of juvenile salticids) that hasnt been published #but who give a shit

[onenicebugperday]

Velvet mite, unknown species, Microtrombidiidae

Photographed in Thailand by Nicky Bay // Website // Facebook

Photos shared with permission; do not remove credit or re-post!

#animals #curators on tumblr #bugs #arachnids #mite #microtrombidiidae #trombidiform mite #velvet mite #red velvet mite #one nice bug

[drafthearse]

velvet mite on lichen

#Trombidiidae #arachnid #velvet mite #lichen #finds

[tarantula-wizard]

Insert An Invert Week 4: Around Logs; Velvet Mites

#its not one specific species of velvet mite #more of a velvet mite collage #arachnids #bug art #bugs #bugblr #my art #insertaninvert2024 #art

[mindblowingscience]

These non-parasitic mites feed largely on pollen and emerge during spring from eggs that were laid during the previous summer. One can easily spot these critters crawling around due to their striking bright red color, making them an object of both fascination and fear, given the association of red with danger.

The vivid coloration of these mites has not been subject to much scientific scrutiny. However, a study by researchers from Hosei University and Kyoto University, Japan, now suggests that the bright red pigment in these mites has a specific protective function.

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#science #stem #biology #ecology #animals #insects #red velvet mites

[honeysucklebuttons]

early spring newcomers hanging out in/on logs!!! welcome back, bugs!! @smellyunfortunate was really surprised that fly didn't fly away with my finger right there (it was def alive), but we don't recognize it! (Not asking for an id, just sharing friends!)

@onenicebugperday

#bugs #flies #velvet mite #isopods #millipedes #insects #arthropods #elliottbugs

[jupiterswasphouse]

[PHOTOS TAKEN: APRIL 11TH 2023 | Image IDs: Multiple angles of a bright red velvet mite (Arachnid of the family Trombidiidae) crawling on a rough, dirty, black, plastic surface /End ID]

I love this thing's color, it's rare that I see a mite that's THIS bright!

#Mite #Mites #Trombidiidae #velvet mite #Arachnid #Arachnids #Arachnophobia #arthropods #Bugs #Bug #invertebrates #Bugblr #Photos #Photo #Wasp House Buzzing

[toadalchaos]

mite time :)

bonus beetle impression:

#delightful lumpy beast #trombidium sp #red velvet mite #mine #bugblr #they're harmless before anyone worries for my fingers

[ouroborostaxidermy]

We've just added some new patch designs to our Etsy

Find them here!

#vulture culture #smallbusiness #handmade #cottagecore #altfashion #sew on patch #amphibians #reptile #axolotl #salamander #punk fashion #hand dyed #beetles #bugblr #velvet mite #cottagepunk

[tamvmat]

Omg, red velvet mites are so cute?

#ink drawing #red velvet mite #bugs

[ichbineinkriechend]

[ID: Three pictures of a red mite sitting on mossy wood.]

#it's probably a rote Samtmilbe :) #Trombidium holosericeum. Apparently. IF I identified it correctly ofc. #bugs #mites #bugblr #rote Samtmilbe would be red velvet-mite in english btw. It does look kinda velvety!

[onenicebugperday]

Long-legged velvet mite with parasitic mites attached, Callidosomatinae, Erythraeidae

Photographed in Singapore by Nicky Bay // Website // Facebook

Shared with permission; do not remove credit or re-post!

#animals #curators on tumblr #bugs #arachnids #mite #velvet mite #parasite #long legged velvet mite #one nice bug #LOOK at their lil face #eyeballs.... #precious

[melangle]

#velvet mite