Acari (informal subclass)

Unidentified mite at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5)

Acari (informal subclass) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 15 Nov 2023 01:03 PM
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Identification history

Acari (informal subclass) 13 Apr 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 17 Nov 2023 JenniM

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Included in Pollinator survey #34231 All that was observed was the shiny red (abdomen?). It was tiny (approx 1mm). It appeared to be inside a flower. I turned away and it 'disappeared'. I did not see any others.

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  • Eryngium (blue devil) Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Other activity Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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