Mite Collection

Sarcoptes scabiei, scabies mite
Scanning electron microscope image of an itch or scabies mite, a parasite that infests a wide variety of mammalian hosts including humans

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

Larva of the Hemerobius lacewing in lichen, and mites
Larva of the Hemerobius (lacewing) clothed in lichen, with mite, Acarus amictus and little basket mite, Acarus corbicula. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British

Bee orchid, monkey orchid, moths and mite
Bee orchid, Ophrys apifera 1, monkey orchid, Orchis simia 2, rusty tussock moth, Orgyia antiqua 3, twenty-plume moth, Alucita hexadactyla 4, and Oribata geniculata mite 5

Dermatophagoides sp. dust mite
Scanning electron microscope image of a dust mite. Dust mites are secondary to pollen as a cause for allergies and they live in bedding, soft furniture and carpets

Sarcoptes scabiei, scabies mite
Scanning electron microscope image of an itch or scabies mite, a parasite that infests a wide variety of mammalian hosts including man

Tyrophagus casei, cheese mite
Scanning electron microscope image of a cheese mite (x 170). These creatures are generally considered to be a pest, however they are added to Altenburger cheese to give it flavour

Dermanyssus gallinae, red or poultry mite
Scanning electron microscope image of the red or poutry mite. Adults appear red when engorged with blood, but otherwise are black, grey or white. Females are about 1mm long

Phthiracarus sp. box mite or armadillo mite
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a box mite, showing how the body has fused into one single segment

Dermatophagoides pteronyssius, dust mite
Scanning electron microscope image showing a dust mite (x 250 on standard 9cm wide print). This image has been artificially coloured by a computer

General Mite & Millie
German midgets " General Mite" and " Miss Millie" on display in London in 1882 Date: 1882

Vegetating mite, Acarus vegetans Larva of the
Vegetating mite, Acarus vegetans. Larva of the common acarus beetle, Acarus coleoptratorum.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800

Autumnal acarus or harvest-bug, Acarus autumnalis.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800

Gold-spotted acarus mite, Acarus auratus.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

The Lesson of the Widows mite circa 19th century

Ventral surface of a mite from the prostigmatic species
Scanning electron microscope image displayed on the glass screens in the Darwin Centre, at the Natural History Museum, London

Mite in amber

Ornithodoros moubata, tick
This species of tick (Ornithodoros moubata) specifically carries the virus of African swine fever

Demodex uncii, follicle mite
A follicle mite magnified X600. The follicle mite is a worm-like microscopic mite which lives in the follicles and sebaceous gland of most humans

Chiggers, larvae of trombiculid mites
Lizards have pockets within their skin where chiggers accumulate. These pockets offer ideal living conditions. Each pocket has thick walls that repair quickly

Mite in baltic amber
A mite trapped in Baltic amber dating from the Upper Eocene period, about 35 million years ago

Neotrombicula autumnalis, harvest mite
These harvest mites also known as bracken bugs or chiggers occur in Britain during late summer. The tiny mites attach themselves under tight fitting clothes, feed and then detach causing itchy scabs

Filossera della vite
Tav. 3a. Illustrations of various mites and lice from Conoscenza delle Fillosserine 1912 by B. Grassi

Insects / Cheese Mite
Close up of cheese mites

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