Mites to be found around Torphins Wood

Trombicula autumnalis, the harvest mite

Trombicula autumnalis, Harvest mite

Found on vegetation in autumn.

red velvet mite (Leptu beroni on harvestman

Larvae often found dispersing on the backs of harvestmen

Humerobates sp., beetle mite

Found in the soil.

All year round.

Cheyletus sp., a hunting mite

Found in birds nests all year round.