File:Carabid beetle with mites - Poecilus scitulus (48756611881).jpg
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Photo by: NPS / Dani Hatfield USA: Wyoming, Park County Yellowstone NP, Gardiner Basin UTM 522132E 4986450N Ele. 1620m Pitfall Trap 11-23 Aug 2018, E. Oberg YELL_GARD_3.W.20181108 Mitey Helpers Look closely under the pronotum, or neck-protecting shield. Tiny mites have hitched a ride on this beetle and are looking for more than a quick meal. The relationship between mites and carabids is complex. Carabid beetles are scavengers, known to feed on the remains of dead animals. Carcasses are hotspots for both insect and microbial activity, some of which may pose a threat to beetles. Mites gathered on the beetles may help prevent other dangerous insects (such as fly larvae) and bacteria from attacking the beetles. By acting as predators of the beetles’ external parasites, both mite and beetle benefit. |
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This image was originally posted to Flickr by YellowstoneNPS at https://flickr.com/photos/80223459@N05/48756611881. It was reviewed on 13 March 2020 by FlickreviewR 2 and was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the Public Domain Mark. |
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