Bug Identifier
Clover Mite
Community identification

Clover Mite

Bryobia praetiosa

Order & Family
Order: Trombidiformes, Family: Tetranychidae
Size
0.75 mm to 0.85 mm (about the size of a pinhead)
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Natural Habitat

Found in lawns, heavily fertilized grass, and often on exterior walls or indoors during spring and autumn.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivorous; feeds on the sap of grasses, various herbaceous plants, and clovers.

Behavior Patterns

They are active in cooler temperatures of spring and fall. They do not fly and often migrate into homes in huge numbers when the grass dries out or weather changes.

Risks & Benefits

Harmless to humans and pets as they do not bite or transmit disease; however, they can leave a reddish stain if crushed on surfaces.