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What do Velvet Mite Larvae look
like?
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To see on the details on these tiny insects you need a powerful hand lens -
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The photo above shows a type of cranefly with two velvet mite larvae attached to
its back. You can click the photo for a closer view.
The larvae are parasitic. Although they don't injure their hosts, two mites like
this must be quite a burden to carry around for such a small insect.
UK Safari Velvet Mite Page
UK Safari Creepy-Crawlies Section
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