I've seen these a couple of times now always on their own, they're bright red usually 1mm to 2mm maybe a bit bigger and fast! usually I notice them because I will spot one running round the rim of a pot I've never seen one on a plant... am I right in assuming they are some kind of predatory mite rather than the nasty kind?
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Fast Little Red Mite?
Fast Little Red Mite?
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Re: Fast Little Red Mite?
Yep, predatory mite -- those are the good guys!Carl_B wrote:I've seen these a couple of times now always on their own, they're bright red usually 1mm to 2mm maybe a bit bigger and fast! usually I notice them because I will spot one running round the rim of a pot I've never seen one on a plant... am I right in assuming they are some kind of predatory mite rather than the nasty kind?
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My location: Los Angeles, CA (Zone 10b)
My location: Los Angeles, CA (Zone 10b)
Re: Fast Little Red Mite?
Many thanks I assume it's feeding on the emerging Sciarid fly
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Re: Fast Little Red Mite?
Nice shot, Carl! Thanks for the pic - you know the old saying about 1 picture = .....
Once bitten by the cactus collecting/growing bug, there is no known cure!
There's no 12 step programme for Cactaholics...so I shall just have to get some more!!
There's no 12 step programme for Cactaholics...so I shall just have to get some more!!
Re: Fast Little Red Mite?
Thanks I couldn't believe I managed to get this photo just with my phone! technology today
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