Clover Mite

Natural Habitat

Found globally in lawns, gardens, and frequently invading buildings through cracks in foundations or around windows during spring and autumn.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivorous mites that feed on the sap of over 200 different plant species including grasses, clover, and many ornamental flowers.

Behavior Patterns

They are most active in cooler temperatures of spring and fall. They do not fly and move relatively quickly for their size. When crushed, they leave a characteristic red stain from their body pigments.

Risks & Benefits

They do not bite humans or pets and do not transmit disease. They are primarily a nuisance pest when they enter homes in large numbers and can stain fabrics or furniture if crushed.

Identified on: 2/6/2026