
Community identification
Clover Mite
Bryobia praetiosa
- Order & Family
- Order Trombidiformes, Family Tetranychidae
- Size
- 0.7 to 0.9 millimeters in length
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.