Chigger mite. Coloured Scanning Electron Micro- graph (SEM) of the Chigger mite Trombicula alfreddugesi. Also known as the American harvest mite. A pair of round simple eyes (pink) are seen on the head,and there are blood-sucking mouth- parts (centre left). The mite has eight legs,and feathery hairs scattered on its body. Chigger mites ("Chiggers") can be picked up when walking through thick grass,and their bites can produce an itchy rash on the skin. This species occurs in USA. Magnification: x150 at 6x6cm size. x225 at 4x4 | |
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