Halotydeus destructor

Redlegged earth mite at Dunlop, ACT

Halotydeus destructor at Dunlop, ACT - 25 Aug 2024
Halotydeus destructor at Dunlop, ACT - 25 Aug 2024
Halotydeus destructor at Dunlop, ACT - 25 Aug 2024
Halotydeus destructor at Dunlop, ACT - 25 Aug 2024
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Identification history

Halotydeus destructor 26 Aug 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Acari (informal subclass) 25 Aug 2024 CarbonAI
Unidentified 25 Aug 2024 kasiaaus

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They were on a few dandelions. Clearly mites. Very tiny with pink legs. About 1mm.

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