I saw a velvet mite today! these big mites go through a bizarre series of growth stages before ending up as predatory mobile plush cushions.
this one had butt cheeks
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Rainbow mite (Rainbowia sp.) adult with parasitic Erythraeid mite larvae attached
Another mite with fewer larvae attached:
Photographed in Victoria, Australia by andrew_allen
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Name: Pippo
Skill: Portal to Spaghetti Planet
Quote: “Are you sure you want to quit? Your last save was [5475145.7] hours ago.“
(Image by Ryszard on Flickr)
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Velvet mite
By: Raymond A. Mendez
From: Wildlife of the Deserts
1980
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https://www.tumblr.com/loupy-mongoose/745863938311340032/is-rosemary-mute-i-dont-think-shes-said?source=share
Crossover? With who?
Actually "crossover" might be the wrong word. X3
I just drew a pic of Rosie with TC's Scarfy, because they have the same nature.
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this cockroach (recently molted, not yet hardened) though pleasantly dopey-looking isn’t the focus of this post—they’re living on him.
meet Androlaelaps schaeferi, the hissing cockroach mite. when Gromphadorhina spp. were brought into captivity decades ago, their commensal mites came with them. the mites amble around the roach’s body, living off of food scraps and other debris, which actually helps keep their host healthy and clean.
when their ride is disturbed, the little passengers rush to a safe nook, often in the “neck” region where they’re well protected. even when their host dies, the mites are hesitant to leave the only home they’ve known.
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Velvet mite, unknown species, Microtrombidiidae
Photographed in Thailand by Nicky Bay // Website // Facebook
Photos shared with permission; do not remove credit or re-post!
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Skrelv, Defector Mite
Artist: Brian Valeza
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