Tetranychus lintearius Dufour, 1832
Gorse Mite
Tetranychus linteariusDufour, 1832 - Gorse Mite, Silk - with abundant mites - close-up

Image 0007: Silk - with abundant mites - close-up (2)

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Photographed In situ
Equipment used Various compact digital cameras and phones
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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Image Reference P128703
Found as Adult
Date 28 Dec 2016
OS grid ref SU00
Lat/Lon 50° 50' N, 1° 60' W
Location Dorset, VC9, England
Record summary Abundant mites, on patch of silk leading down from base of Gorse bush
Associated organism on live plant of Ulex europaeus
Return to Record page Tetranychus lintearius on 28 Dec 2016 at SU00 in Dorset
Return to Taxon page Tetranychus lintearius
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