Red-velvet-mite
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Neomolgus littoralis
intertidal red velvet mite
Neomolgus littoralis is a species of snout mite in the family Bdellidae, commonly known as the intertidal red velvet mite. It inhabits shoreline environments across North America, Europe, and Japan. The species reaches approximately 2 mm in length and is characterized by its red coloration, ridged abdomen, and elongated snout. It is known to prey on small insects including kelp flies.