Spider Mite Collection

Spider mite, SEM
Spider mite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a spider mite (Tetranychus sp.). It is an economic pest and plant parasite, found on vegetable crops, fruit trees and flowers

Oligonychus ununguis, red spider mite
Red spider mites are arachnids with four pairs of legs and no antennae. They are a plant-sucking pest mainly active in the hot summer weather

Red spider mite (Tetranychus urticae), Andalusia, Spain, June

USA; California; Extreme close-up of a spider mite
USA, California, Extreme close-up of a spider mite. Credit as: Christopher Talbot Frank / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Picture No. 10946937
Gorse Spider Mite - on Gorse Cornwall, UK. Date:

Picture No. 10946936
Gorse Spider Mite - on Gorse Cornwall, UK. Date:

Gorse Spider Mite web - Cornwall - UK
DAC-110 Gorse Spider Mite web Cornwall - UK Tetranychus linearius David Chapman contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Spider mites skin surface, SEM
Spider mites skin surface, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Hairs (setae) are seen. Spider mites (Tetranychus sp.) feed on the sap of leaves. Magnification: x600 at 6x7cm size

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Discover the microscopic world of the infamous Spider Mite (Oligonychus ununguis), also known as the Red Spider Mite (Tetranychus urticae). In this captivating image from Andalusia, Spain, taken in June (Picture No. 10946937), observe the tiny arachnid's intricate legs and body structure. In contrast, Picture No. 10946936 offers an extreme close-up view of its tiny form. These mites are not limited to Spain, as they are also prevalent in various regions of the USA, such as California. English spiders may also encounter these pests, but they'll likely be hard-pressed to spot them with the naked eye. The Gorse Spider Mite web in Cornwall, UK (not shown), is another habitat for these mites, where they weave fine, silken webs to ambush their prey. The spider mite's skin surface, as seen in this SEM image, reveals its eight legs and numerous tiny hairs (Picture No. 10946936). Despite their minuscule size, these mites can cause significant damage to plants by feeding on their cells, leading to discoloration and stunted growth.