Trombidiidae (family)

Red velvet mite at Acton, ACT

Trombidiidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 2 Oct 2022
Trombidiidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 2 Oct 2022
Trombidiidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 2 Oct 2022
Trombidiidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 2 Oct 2022
Trombidiidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 2 Oct 2022
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Identification history

Trombidiidae (family) 4 Oct 2022 MichaelBedingfield
Trombidiidae (family) 4 Oct 2022 TimL

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Unsure what this behaviour is. I don't believe this is mating, as I understand mites don't mate this way. The smaller mite appears to be an adult and not juvenile (based on the number of legs). Maybe one of CNM's experts can clarify this. Sighted on the side of a tree at ANBG, with the larger mite very active. Thanks to Marcus for help with the sighting.

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  • 2 Abundance
  • 2 Oct 2022 12:54 PM Recorded on
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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