Soil Mite ID (With Pictures)

Tranquileyes

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I believe it to be a Hypoaspis Mile. They seem uninterested in the plants, existing only in the soil. They can be seen with the naked eye. They also exist in my recycled soil bin, leading me to believe they don't feed off of the plants.
 

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jondamon

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I believe it to be a Hypoaspis Mile. They seem uninterested in the plants, existing only in the soil. They can be seen with the naked eye. They also exist in my recycled soil bin, leading me to believe they don't feed off of the plants.

Looks a lot like Hypoaspis miles to me.

The other usual suspect found in compost bins and soils are fermentation mites but these generally have hairs(unsure of correct term) on their bodies.

Good find!!



J
 

Tranquileyes

Well-Known Member
Looks a lot like Hypoaspis miles to me.

The other usual suspect found in compost bins and soils are fermentation mites but these generally have hairs(unsure of correct term) on their bodies.

Good find!!



J
Do fermentation mites damage the plants?
 
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