Bug Identifier
Likely clover mite
Community identification

Likely clover mite

Bryobia praetiosa

Order & Family
Acari (mites), Tetranychidae
Size
About 0.6–0.8 mm long.
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Natural Habitat

Often found on exterior walls and around windows, then indoors near lawns, gardens, or other vegetation.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds by sucking plant juices, especially from grasses and clover; it does not feed on people or household materials.

Behavior Patterns

Tiny reddish mites may gather on walls and enter buildings, especially during mild spring or fall weather. Crushing them can leave a red stain.

Risks & Benefits

Harmless to people and pets; occasional plant feeding is usually minor. The image is too close and indistinct for a certain identification, but the small red mites and United States location fit clover mite.