Bug Identifier
Clover Mite
Community identification

Clover Mite

Bryobia praetiosa

Order & Family
Order Trombidiformes, Family Tetranychidae
Size
0.7 to 0.9 millimeters in length
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Natural Habitat

Found outdoors in lawns, gardens, and on sunny exterior walls, often migrating indoors during extreme weather.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivorous, feeding on plant fluids from grasses, clovers, and various ornamental plants.

Behavior Patterns

Active primarily during cool spring and autumn weather, often forming large swarms on sunlit surfaces.

Risks & Benefits

Harmless to humans, pets, and structures, but can leave red stains when crushed indoors.