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A cluster of moss mites (Orobatida) foragers across a log in an African forest. Kibale forest, Uganda
Varroa destructor mite
A Varroa destructor mite walks across a bee pupa. These mites are among the most damaging pests of domesticated honey bees. Urbana, Illinois, USA
Varroa destructor mites are among the most damaging pests of the domestic honey bee Apis mellifera. The mites feed on the haemolymph of developing and adult bees, damaging or even killing thm, and they can transmit diseases as well. If left unchecked, a mite infestation can destroy a hive. Urbana, Illinois, USA
This Lasius alienus worker hosts an Oplitis mite on her mid-leg. Mites are ubiquitous inhabitants of ant nests, although their biology and relationships to the ants is poorly understood.
Dermacentor variabilis, the American dog tick. Archbold Biological Station, Florida, USA
Dinothrombium velvet mites are elephants among the acari. These raisin- sized arthropods roam the Sonoran Desert floor after the onset of summer rains. Tucson, Arizona, USA
A predatory velvet mite forages along a mossy log in an eastern deciduous forest. Urbana, Illinois, USA
A column of sleek Cerapachys ruficornis. Notice that most of these ants carry small red mites on their bodies. Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia
Dermacentor variabilis, the American dog tick.

Archbold Biological Station, Florida, USA
Dermacentor variabilis, the American dog tick. Archbold Biological Station, Florida, USA
Dermacentor variabilis, the American dog tick.

Archbold Biological Station, Florida, USA
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