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| Macrodinychus sp. (genus) | MichaelBedingfield | 12 Apr 2024 | |
| Acari | CarbonAI | 10 Apr 2024 | |
| Riccardoella oudemansi | TimL | 10 Apr 2024 |
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The images show a White Slug Mite attached to the winged Queen ant of sighting 4565990. The mite is in the centre of each image, attached just above the wing connection to the Queen ant's body.
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11 Apr 2024
Hi @michaelb I know next to nothing about ant mites, sorry. AntWiki has a summary information page about them at https://www.antwiki.org/wiki/Mites. Cheers, Jon
11 Apr 2024
Thanks Jon. Quote from Mr Google: "Mites, in particular species in the genus Macrodinychus, have evolved to parasitize ants."
12 Apr 2024
Hi @michaelb @JonLewis
For your info, I've recorded a White Slug Mite on an ant before. See following Greater Brisbane Nature Map sighting:
Macrodinychus sp. (genus) (A Mite)
For your info, I've recorded a White Slug Mite on an ant before. See following Greater Brisbane Nature Map sighting:
Macrodinychus sp. (genus) (A Mite)
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- Less than 5mm Animal size
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