
Community identification
Likely clover mite
Bryobia praetiosa
- Order & Family
- Acari (mites), Tetranychidae
- Size
- About 0.6–0.8 mm long.
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.