Insects and Spiders

Fragil Forktail With Water Mites

When I took the photo, I just saw the pretty damselfly. When I processed it I discovered she had water mites (parasites) on her. They feed from the outside which makes them ectoparasites.
Female Fragile Forktail (Ischnura posita)
Water mites (Arrenurus sp.)

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