Trombidiidae (family)
1 Red velvet mite at Strathnairn, ACT
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| Trombidiidae (family) | MichaelMulvaney | 13 Oct 2026 | |
| Trombidiidae (family) | TimL | 12 Oct 2026 |
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The images show Red Velvet Mites in what appears to be swarming behaviour following recent rain in this area. Apparently, these mites spend most of their time inactive below ground particularly during dry periods. Following rain, they can be seen swarming above ground as shown in these images, to find mates or to hunt. Thanks to Marcus for the initial sighting.
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Location information
- Coordinates 148.986185-35.239745
- Altitude 601.0m
- Maps Ginninderry Conservation Corridor
- Places Strathnairn, ACT
Sighting information
- 4 - 15 Abundance
- 7 Oct 2026 02:28 PM Recorded on
- TimL Recorded by
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
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- TimL NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Latest Mites and Ticks (Acarina) Other Arthropods Trombidiidae (family)
Species information
- Trombidiidae (family) Scientific name
- Red velvet mite Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1289.42m Recorded at altitude
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