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Anyone know what this is? He's about 5mm long plus antennae. I found this one on the soil surface, but I've seen another one on the trunk of the apple tree and one on the patio. What do you reckon? Friend or foe?
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Last edited by FoxHillGardener; 08-04-2008, 07:26 PM. Reason: added second, slightly less out of focus, picture -
I always called them red mites dont know if thats what they are called -
Interestingly I have them too.
Used to squish them and then decided if I couldn't ID anything I'd leave it be.
Needless to say - I've no idea, but I'd like to know if I should be squishing them!!
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About Red Spider Mite
Order; Arachnida Family; Tetranychidae
look on google imagesComment
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Thanks for that NSB. I've had a look but red spide mites are tiny; this one is more like lentil size, rather then full-stop size. Maybe it's a giant red spider mite?
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cochineal beetle?
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Not a cochineal beetle.....
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Whatever it is, it's clearly embarassed!A simple dude trying to grow veg. http://haywayne.blogspot.com/
BLOG UPDATED! http://haywayne.blogspot.com/2012/01...ar-demand.html 30/01/2012
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What would Vedder do?Comment
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Oooh nooo--- your right Nicos its not one of those. I have seen loads of these little fat bugs. see them on paths and walls. One of the bugs I clearly remember from my childhood!
I would also love to know what they are please.Comment
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Aaah, the childhood memories of squashing these things and smearing red 'blood' on walls
I hink they are velvet mites :
picture here...Comment
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Does that make them good or bad? I've seen loads on the allotment having a lovely time scampering about under my cloches!!!Comment
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This link says the red velvet mite is less than 1mm in length.
Red Velvet Mite - Meet Your Neighbors - Fall 2004
Mine are much bigger!
Velvet mite is bigger(5mm) but doesn't look red enough!!
Velvet Mites - Trombidium holosericeum - UK Safari
Now I'm even more confused!!
Itch...itch....Last edited by Nicos; 09-04-2008, 10:34 PM."Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple
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Apparently they are friends in that they eat all sorts of insects.
Debbie
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HappyMouffe, same here!Comment
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Reading the red velvet mite stuff.... states they are apt to dry out so look for damp places.
I remember them about 3mm long, fat, very red and on dry walls and paths when I was a kiddy!Comment
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