Dragonfly with Water Mites
by Doris Potter
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Dragonfly with Water Mites
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Doris Potter
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The tiny red orbs clustered together on the underside of this dragonfly are larval water mites. They do not kill their host but can weaken it when the infestation is heavy. You can read their fascinating story at: http://nwdragonflier.blogspot.ca/2012/01/mite-y-dragons-odonata-and-water-mites.html
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July 21st, 2014
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Comments (10)
Mary Skelton
One for the science books! I've never heard of water mites let alone seen them. Spectacular capture and a lesson to boot.
Doris Potter replied:
It was a lesson for me too. I have learned so much by photographing insects and then researching what I see!
Kathy Gibbons
Wow ! Interesting ,mites huh ,looked like eggs and the single on ones down on tail ,amazing ,great great macro my queen
Doris Potter replied:
Thanks Kathy. I think YOU are the queen!! I thought they were eggs until I found out on the Internet about these mites.
Peggy King
Fabulous shot, Doris, and intriguing background story! f/l
Doris Potter replied:
Thanks Peggy. It took quite some time of Googling to find out what these things are! :-)
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