Harvest Mite Larva
Neotrombicula autumnalis (larva)
This tiny orange-red larva lives in grass, scrub, and damp leaf litter, often climbing low vegetation to wait for a passing host. It feeds on the skin fluids of mammals, birds, and reptiles by piercing the surface and using digestive saliva, rather than burrowing under the skin. Its small size and clinging grip make it difficult to notice until irritation appears. Unlike the adult, this six-legged stage is the parasitic form responsible for most harvest mite bites.
- Type
- Fang / Venom
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
- Harvest Mite Larva
- Harvest Mite