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05-OCT-2014

Velvet Mite (Allothrombium)

In the family Trombidiidae. THese are quite large, for mites that is, and very noticeable because of colour and size. There are, according to Bug Guide, about 30 genera world wide, and 300 species. Their larvae parasitize insects and spiders.

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