Paratrombium sp. (genus)

A velvet mite at Namadgi National Park

Paratrombium sp. (genus) at Namadgi National Park - 5 Jun 2024
Paratrombium sp. (genus) at Namadgi National Park - 5 Jun 2024
Paratrombium sp. (genus) at Namadgi National Park - 5 Jun 2024
Paratrombium sp. (genus) at Namadgi National Park - 5 Jun 2024
Paratrombium sp. (genus) at Namadgi National Park - 5 Jun 2024
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Identification history

Paratrombium sp. (genus) 6 Jun 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Trombidiidae (family) 6 Jun 2024 CarbonAI
Acari (informal subclass) 6 Jun 2024 TimL

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In the first image the mite had just walked over a purple coloured springtail, seen just behind the mite. Thanks to Barbara for the initial sighting on a fallen tree.

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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