When biologist Satoshi Shimano saw a post about a new mite species on Twitter, he couldn't have known that the repeated resharing of the image would lead to the discovery of another. In honor of ...

The humble mite, a tiny invertebrate that typically lives in small chambers on the underside of leaves, plays a mighty role ...

Both mite species are such homebodies that scientists have a hard time observing them, either in captivity or in the wilds of the human face. As a result, we know little about their lives.

Spider mites come in several colors. It depends on the age and spider mite species. They can be green, red, yellow, or brown. As winter sets in, you may notice shades of red or orange. Perhaps it ...

While they’re totally different species, people often lump mites and fleas together because they’re small (sometimes microscopic) bugs. They both live in groups and can infest our homes and pets.

The twospotted spider mite (TSSM) is a plant-feeding mite that is an extremely widespread pest affecting nearly all crop plants (over 1000 plant species). TSSM is very small in size and requires ...

though the mites can be transmitted through contact with hair and eyebrows and the sharing of personal hygiene products such as makeup brushes, tweezers, eyeliner and mascara. Two species affect ...

Mange is a term for skin conditions caused by a species of mites in certain animals, such as dogs and cats. When these mites affect people, it is known as scabies. Mites are microscopic ...

oak leaf itch mites are nearly invisible to to the naked eye, according to Penn State Extension. The insects are reddish-tan in color and are elongated, with a shiny exoskeleton. The species ...