Clover Mite (Likely identification based on color and size, though image is extremely blurry)
Scientific Name: Bryobia praetiosa
Order & Family: Order: Trombidiformes; Family: Tetranychidae
Size: Very small, approximately 0.75 mm - 0.85 mm in length
Natural Habitat
Typically found on outdoor vegetation like clover and grasses, but often migrate onto houses, concrete porches, and window sills in large numbers during spring and fall.
Diet & Feeding
Plant feeders; they suck juices from clover, grasses, and other lawns plants.
Behavior Patterns
Known for mass migrations into homes during temperature shifts. They are parthenogenic (females reproduce without males) and leave characteristic red stains if crushed.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to humans and pets (do not bite or sting). Considered a nuisance pest due to their large numbers and the red stains they leave on fabrics and walls when squished.
Identified on: 2/27/2026