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May 09, 2008 03:08 | #1

Just before I went to bed last night I found this, being new the whole macro thing I had to grap a shot.

looking at the image this morning I saw these little mites on the slug, any idea what they are?

thanks for looking.

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May 09, 2008 11:54 | #2

I know the photo is terrible but does anyone know what the mites are?

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May 09, 2008 13:39 as a reply to @ Stark's post | #3

Riccardoella limacum? Or at least a species within that genus.

Just my guess. They are a natural parasite of snails and slugs. Pretty common, but normal folk never get to notice them between the stamping and poisoning, unfortunately.

It's always interesting to see pictures of relationships like these, thanks for sharing

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May 09, 2008 18:35 | #4

Thanks for the ID Justin.

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