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I recently emailed you about a bug I had found and was curious about what it was. I found some more today and managed to get some pictures. Any info would be great. I am just curious. Thanks so much.
Sincerely,
Julie Tompkins
Hereford, AZ
Hi Julie,
This is a Velvet Mite called an Angelito, Angelothrombium species. They are giant red mites found in the Southwest deserts usually following rain. The larvae are parasites on grasshoppers and the adults prey on subterranean termites. When it rains, they emerge in large numbers.
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