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Old 09-04-2008, 11:28 PM
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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 at 11:34 PM.
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