The red velvet mite Balaustium murorum (Prostigmata: Erythraeidae) (IMAGE)

Hosei University

The red velvet mite Balaustium murorum (Prostigmata: Erythraeidae)

Caption

Red velvet mites accumulate carotenoids from pollen that give them their bright red color

Credit

Satoshi Shimano from Hosei University and Masahiro Osakabe from Kyoto University

Usage Restrictions

Reuse requires author's permission.

License

Original content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.