Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Red Velvet Mite.

Posted by Roger Thomason on 31-03-2009 11:56
#1

Is it possible to know species name...I know there are a lot of these which look alike...but if you don't ask, you'll never find out. Size 2mm.

As a side story..while taking this photo in my garden, I looked up to be confronted by a male Otter about 1 metre away. I think it has taken up residence under my garden shed. I don't know which of us got the biggest fright :o.
Regards Roger

Edited by Roger Thomason on 31-03-2009 11:56

Posted by cthirion on 01-04-2009 23:59
#2

Acari Thrombidiidae Thrombicula?autumnalis

Posted by Roger Thomason on 02-04-2009 13:43
#3

Thanks a lot for that Camille :). Bit of a mouthful for so small an insect. This was one thread I didn't expect to get a determination. I only sent it in 'cause I didn't have anything else at the time...change in the weather means more insects are starting to appear :).
Regards Roger