Clover Mite Bryobia praetiosa

Identification
This mite is tiny reddish brown with long front legs.

Location
Common statewide

Size
One thirty second inch

Diet
It feeds on clover and grasses.

Habitat
It occurs in lawns and gardens.

Activity Period
March to November

Behavior
It feeds on plant material and may enter homes. It is active in cool sunny weather.

Lifecycle
Breeding occurs in warm seasons.

Population
The population is stable statewide.

History
It has long been present in Ohio.

Human Interactions
It may invade homes in large numbers.

Facts
It leaves red streaks when crushed.

Sources
ODNR academic sources

Plant juices | Lawns gardens buildings | Statewide