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Harvestman with erythraeid mites

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English: Harvestman with erythraeid mites (For a general description of harvestmen, see 239803.)

This one was lurking in the space between two willow leaves. The bright scarlet blobs that can be seen attached to it are parasites; they are the larval stage of erythraeid mites.

It may seem strange that something on the scale of a harvestman should be afflicted with mites, but this is quite a common association; in fact, mites are common parasites on various kinds of arthropod (including insects, spiders, and harvestmen). The larvae will later drop off of their own accord; as adults, they are predatory, hunting various kinds of insect.
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Camera location55° 58′ 22″ N, 4° 36′ 25″ W  Heading=135° Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo
Object location55° 58′ 22″ N, 4° 36′ 25″ W  Heading=135° Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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