Are these Ticks?

Not sure if this is normal but this Bee seems to have ticks....

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Bee mites I think. Had a quick google and found this.

http://tristram.square​space.com …/3/30/bee-with-mites.html

ps nice pics and well spotted

IanClark wrote in post #15862541
Bee mites I think. Had a quick google and found this.

http://tristram.square​space.com …/3/30/bee-with-mites.html

ps nice pics and well spotted

Cheers, question answered.
Interesting read

Interesting read indeed. Great shots, Killerclown. Love your light (pillow protectors used for these?). Overall, your subject is most pleasing.

Ishrani wrote in post #15862648
Interesting read indeed. Great shots, Killerclown. Love your light (pillow protectors used for these?). Overall, your subject is most pleasing.

Thanks Ishrani, yes I used the pillow protectors

Excellent captures KC.

Great detailed shots of it/them (like the lighting too).

Linda

nice ones killer.
I can just see the line-up at the store tomorrow,for pillow protectors! LOL

Lovely captures.
Brian V.

what are pillow protectors?

meandtheblonde wrote in post #15865640
what are pillow protectors?

I don't know how else to put this, but to say that they are condoms for pillows.

Great shot. Yes you see mites like this on lots of things, flies, damselflies, butterflies.

Funky! Nice find

A big thanks to all