Tetranychid mite (Spider mite / Dust mite / Bryobia)

Found globally on plant foliage, in garden soil, and often indoors in household dust or on houseplants.

Feeds primarily by piercing plant cells and sucking out the contents; some related species feed on organic detritus or fungi in household dust.

Many species spin fine silk webs for protection. They reproduce rapidly in dry, warm conditions and undergo five life stages from egg to adult.

Major agricultural and ornamental pests that can cause plant death; some types can trigger allergies or asthma in humans when found in indoor dust.