Probably clover mites then. I think I generally see them on my patio
and stone walls.
Chuck Norcutt
On 5/2/2013 4:41 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:
> Hi Chuck,
>
> Spider mites have white or translucent legs, while the clover mites have red
> legs. Spider mites dwell on leaves, while the clover mites venture on to
> brick and concrete.
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
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>
>> I'm not sure I can tell the difference between them and spider mites.
>>
>> Chuck Norcutt
>>
>>
>> On 4/30/2013 3:56 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:
>>> I have seen these little red specks on brick walls, particularly in
>>> the sunshine, but never knew what they were. I finally got one
>>> positioned on the white mortar between bricks, where contrast was
>>> better. They are called Clover Mites, and are often seen in the
>>> Eastern U.S. in the late Spring, on bricks and concrete. They are
>>> less than 1 mm in length.
>>>
>>> http://zone-10.com/tope2/main.php?g2_itemId=4874
>>>
>>> E-1 with 35mm Macro
>>>
>>> Comments and critiques welcomed.
>>>
>>> Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA
>>>
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