I am interested in all aspects of biology, and I also have a great weakness for astronomy and perform pictorial arts.
Here you can see a mite of the genus #Balaustium (Erythraeidae), but my research is on mites of the #Histiostomatidae (Astigmata). Both Acariformes.
Sidewalk mites (genus Balaustium) in Carl Schurz Park in mid July. These are hunters of softer insects and can help to control pests.
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#sidewalkmites #balaustium #mites #predatorymites #arachnids #carlschurzpark #nycparks #macro #ultramacro #LuminarNeo #venusoptics #canonphotography