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Box | Close Genital Plates | Hard-Bodied | Winged |
Plicate | Rectangular | Distinct Setation| | Soft-Bodied | Oribatid-Like Minis
Dark | Long or Moniliform Legs | Spotted |

Box Mites -index page- oribatids with the ability to fold up their legs inside their bodies, closing like a hinged box (ptychoid mites).

C5 box mite, wide ventral plates, few hairs on body.

6G box mite, wide ventral plates, long hairs on body.

BO box mite, narrow ventral plates, setae on body.

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Oribatids with Close Genital Plates -index page- hard-bodied oribatids with closely spaced genital plates. This group consists of mainly adult "lower" oribatids.

S6 large dark oribatid with thick, serrate setae on legs on V-shaped plating around large, closely adjacent genital plates.

XE1 large dark oribatid with large, closely adjacent genital plates surrounded by U-shaped plating.

AT6 rectangular oribatid with large, closely adjacent genital plates surrounded by V-shaped plating and with scale-like structures on legs.

A1 Hermannia sp., large dark brown oribatid with thick legs, closely adjacent genital plates and curved hairs on dorsum.

J4 Hermaniella sp., dark brown oribatid with thick legs and visible opisthonotal glands.

AA3 small oribatid with closely adjacent genital plates and waxy coating over legs that gives them a "dusty" appearance. scalps may be retained.

ZK1 medium, dark, teardrop shaped oribatid with closely spaced genital plates and a waxy coating over the entire body.

O3 medium, dark, teardrop shaped oribatid with closely spaced genital plates, a large rostrum, and reticulated dorsum.

M5 medium oribatid with closely spaced genital plates and six round indentations on the dorsum.

R5 Eremaeus sp., large oribatid with broad ventral marks and flat-ended trichobothria.

J1 Carabodes sp.,very dark, small oribatid.

I6 Tectocepheus cf. velatus, very small light brown oribatid.

14B small oribatid with well developed rostral tectum and long trichobothria.

AF2 large, spotted oribatid with many round-ended setae on body, variable colour.

1A medium-sized oribatid, long legs, plates touching.

D3 oribatid with long moniliform legs, scalps may be retained.

4E oribatid with long moniliform legs, long posterior setae, scalps may be retained.

7A small, round oribatid, moniliform legs.

AX6 large oribatid with very long legs, scalps may be retained.

DS/BH1 large oribatid with long legs, scalps may be retained.

1D large oribatid, long legs, plates touching.

C4 Conoppia sp., large, dark, rounded oribatid.

10E dark oribatid, dorsal setae, round shapes next to genital plate.

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Hard-Bodied Oribatids -index page- hard-bodied oribatids with small pteromorphs or lacking pteromorphs. This group consists primarily of adult Brachypilina.

F1 large, very round-bodied oribatid.

L1 large dark oribatid, large square anal plate.

B3 round medium brown winged oribatid.

C4 Conoppia sp., large, dark, rounded oribatid.

10E dark oribatid, dorsal setae, round shapes next to genital plate.

T1 large oribatid, very long lamellae and interlamellar setae.

AD1 narrow-bodied oribatid, curved setae on dorsum.

XA4 narrow-bodied medium brown oribatid.

I4b Oribatula tibalis, light brown oribatid, three pairs of ventral lines, round body.

W2 light oribatid, two pairs of ventral lines, lamellae present, hairs on dorsum.

P6 small, light oribatid, three pairs of ventral lines, lamellae present.

I4a Scheloribates sp., common light brown oribatid, round body, small wings.

I3 Sphaerozetes sp., light brown oribatid, small wings.

XF6 medium brown oribatid, small wings.

2L medium brown oribatid with small wings, setae on body.

2K medium brown winged oribatid, oblong body, small wings.

W3 dark, narrow oribatid, white trichobothria.

AR3 medium brown winged oribatid, narrow points of rostrum visible.

XG9 medium brown oribatid, fairly oval body shape.

AV3 small, narrow-bodied oribatid, somewhat moniliform legs.

AN2 narrow-bodied oribatid, "Y" shape anterior to anal plate.

4W small narrow oribatid, no clear ventral marks, small, round trichobothria.

AT4 translucent, narrow-bodied, small-winged oribatid, blunt trichobothria.

AA somewhat narrow-bodied winged oribatid with broad anal plate.

AA5 Allosuctobelba sp., longer body, moniliform legs.

AO6 narrow-bodied oribatid, long mouthparts.

R5 Eremaeus sp., large oribatid with broad ventral marks and flat-ended trichobothria.

F4 Oppiella nova, common, small, elongate oribatid, moniliform legs.

BH4 hard-bodied oribatid like AA5 but smaller, band over genital plate.

BF4 small oribatid like F4, closer plates.

AD5 very small oribatid, moniliform legs.

AC6 small oribatid, genital plate larger than anal, moniliform legs.

3K small, narrow-bodied oribatid, body constricted in the middle.

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Winged Oribatids -index page- hard-bodied oribatids with shield-like extensions of exoskeleton around the legs. These pteromorphs, or "wings" are diverse in size and shape and may or may not be hinged. This group consists of mainly adult poronotic Brachypilina

B3 round medium brown winged oribatid.

L2 large oribatid, very large rounded wings.

B1 large dark oribatid, large pointed "wings".

BB4 large dark oribatid, dorsal plate extends beyond ventral plate.

B5a dark brown oribatid, rounded wings and body.

18D small dark winged oribatid, spines near legs.

2A small winged oribatid, round body, spikes near legs.

ZM9 medium round-bodied winged oribatid with a dorsal lenticulus.

ZN1 medium round-bodied winged oribatid with a dorsal lenticulusm, larger than ZM9.

AG6 small, dark, winged oribatid, spikes around legs visible.

B5c dark brown oribatid with notched wings.

1K teardrop-shaped winged oribatid with many setae.

I2a large, dark oribatid, wings come to points.

AJ5 teardrop-shaped winged oribatid with setae on dorsum.

B5b winged oribatid, wide rostrum, thin trichothria, truncated posterior.

I2b brown oribatid, small wings, club-shaped trichobothria.

AP2 medium brown winged oribatid, trapezoidal shape in posterior.

13C medium brown oribatid, large rounded wings.

ZO2 medium brown oribatid, fairly large anal plate, large forward pointing wings.

6J winged oribatid, two setae on posterior.

5C translucent brown winged oribatid, wide rostrum.

AR3 medium brown winged oribatid, narrow points of rostrum visible.

I3 Sphaerozetes sp., light brown oribatid, small wings.

2K medium brown winged oribatid, oblong body, small wings.

I4a Scheloribates sp., common medium brown oribatid, round body, small wings.

AA somewhat narrow-bodied winged oribatid with broad anal plate.

2L medium brown oribatid with small wings, setae on body.

AT4 translucent, narrow-bodied, small-winged oribatid, blunt trichobothria,

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Soft-Bodied Oribatids -index page- pale and translucent oribatids lacking hard, dark plates. This group consists mostly of juvenile oribatids.

ZI9 juvenile oribatid, white oval body, orange legs and mouthparts.

4M plicate oribatid, spots on sides of body.

A3 juvenile oribatid, white translucent body, orange legs and mouthparts.

BB5 faintly spotted oribatid, rectangular body shape with rounded posterior.

BR juvenile oribatid, brown translucent body, round ended trichobothria.

T3 small, angular, soft-bodied oribatid with setae on body.

AJ1 rectangular, soft-bodied oribatid with long trichobothria and setae on body.

4T slightly plicate light oribatid, long setae on body, long trichobothria.

AW3 partially plicate oribatid, many thick setae on body.

AX1 large, soft-bodied oribatid with curved trichobothria and many setae on body.

3U soft-bodied oribatid with many setae on body, long, club-shaped trichobothria.

BX small, soft-bodied oribatid with numerous posterior setae and round-ended trichobothria.

V6 small, narrow-bodied, lightly plicate oribatid.

4Z clear mini oribatid, setae on thick body.

AR2 small, narrow-bodied oribatid, three posterior spots.

AS4 small, plicate oribatid, flat body.

3E narrow-bodied oribatid, three posterior spots.

1P/BJ2 small oribatid with two rows of curved dorsal setae and long trichobothria.

AC1 juvenile oribatid with rows of setae on dorsum, may have spots.

18A juvenile oribatid with long setae on first pair of legs and posterior.

ZH7 medium pale oribatid with long setae projecting from dorsum.

EE soft-bodied oribatid with small round-ended trichobothria, a divided dorsum, and many setae on body.

BH2 spotted oribatid with many long dorsal setae.

AT2 Hermaniella sp., light translucent brown oribatid, thick legs, many setae on bumpy textured dorsum.

B brown, soft-bodied oribatid, round-ended trichobothria.

ES brown, soft-bodied oribatid, opaque white club-shaped trichobothria.

AF small, brown, soft-bodied oribatid.

2F round, soft-bodied oribatid, long trichobothria.

I5 teardrop-shaped, yellow-spotted oribatid.

BF5 round, yellow, soft-bodied oribatid with thin trichobothria.

M1 round-bodied oribatid with three spots on dorsal posterior.

2D teardrop-shaped, spotted oribatid, round-ended setae.

AA6 round, soft-bodied oribatid, round-ended trichobothria.

AD4 oblong, soft-bodied oribatid, round-ended trichobothria, three pairs of legs.

BG3 somewhat flat, yellow, spotted oribatid with thin trichobothria.

11B translucent brown, soft-bodied oribatid, body comes to point at posterior.

AU3 teardrop-shaped, soft-bodied oribatid, very round posterior, orange legs and mouthparts.

4X spotted oribatid, club-shaped trichobothria, setae border body.

2H small, teardrop-shaped, spotted oribatid, round-ended trichobothria.

2U small, spotted, half-plicate oribatid with long trichobothria.

M3 very small spotted oribatid, round body.

DY soft-bodied oribatid, divided dorsum, round-ended trichobothria, four pairs of legs.

3P small, soft-bodied, slightly plicate oribatid with setae bordering body.

5B small, round, soft-bodied oribatid, long trichobothria, setae on body.

5K small oribatid, two posterior spots, long setae.

ZF3 small white mite with black setae on dorsal side.

2S soft-bodied oribatid with many long, dark setae on body.

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Plicate Oribatids -index page- oribatids that exhibit obvious wrinkles on the surface of at least part of the exoskeleton. This group consists mainly of juvenile oribatids.

A5 Hermannia sp., light brown plicate oribatid, round body, curved hairs on dorsum.

B2 highly plicate oribatid.

5E/BF3 plicate oribatid, rectangular body profile, hairs on dorsum.

AO1 brown, teardrop-shaped, plicate oribatid, concave dorsum.

3N brown, rectangular, plicate oribatid, concave dorsum.

BD5 plicate oribatid, concave dorsum, short, rounded trichobothria.

5M pale, teardrop-shaped, plicate oribatid, slightly concave dorsum.

CI small, plicate oribatid, flat body, thick posterior setae.

ZO4 small, plicate oribatid, flat hexagonal shaped body.

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Rectangular Oribatids -index page- pale oribatids with a fairly rectangular shape. Many have discernable genital plates that are closely spaced and/or a thick waxy coating over the body. This group consists primarily of juvenile oribatids.

XG4 small, pale oribatid with rectangular body shape and waxy coating that collects dirt and gives the mite a spiky appearance.

XD9 small, pale oribatid with rectangular body shape and waxy coating that gives the mite a spiky appearance.

AJ juvenile oribatid, two posterior points, rectangular profile.

AI4 small light oribatid, eye shape around genital plate.

13A rectangular, soft-bodied oribatid, long setae on body, scale-like structures on legs.

CB rectangular oribatid, scale-like setae on legs, separate oval ventral plates.

AA4 small pale oribatid, thick, serrate setae on legs, bent trichobothria.

AS6 rectangular oribatid, thick, setae on legs.

12C light brown, hard-bodied oribatid, plates touching, many setae on body.

1R pale oribatid with long trichobothria and two thick posterior setae.

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Oribatids with Distinct Setation -index page- mites with prominent or highly modified setae. This group consists primarily of juvenile oribatids.

7D leafy mite, incomplete fringe, three pairs of legs, larva.

C6 leafy mite, complete fringe with two rows, four pairs of legs, nymph.

D2 leafy mite, complete fringe with four rows, four pairs of legs, nymph.

CH possible leafy mite, fringe of long linear setae, mid-dorsal setae, three pairs of legs.

AL possible leafy mite, fringe of long linear setae, four pairs of legs.

CN soft-bodied oribatid with tapering trichobothria and many dorsal setae.

DT narrow, soft-bodied oribatid, long setae on first legs, two long setae on posterior.

BI4 small soft-bodied oribatid with many long dorsal setae.

ZF3 small white mite with black setae on dorsal side.

2S soft-bodied oribatid with many long, dark setae on body.

ZH7 medium pale oribatid with long setae projecting from dorsum.

AS5 very small, hairy, soft-bodied oribatid, long setae on legs.

XG1 small, hairy, soft-bodied oribatid, long setae on dorsum.

Q4 hairy, soft-bodied oribatid, long setae on legs, scalps may be present.

CF juvenile oribatid with very long legs, scalps may be retained.

BF hairy, soft-bodied oribatid, four long posterior setae, rectangular posterior profile.

1B soft-bodied oribatid, long legs, long trichobothria, two setae on posterior.

2U small, spotted, half-plicate oribatid with long trichobothria.

AF2 large, spotted oribatid with many round-ended setae on body, variable colour.

AW3 partially plicate oribatid, many thick setae on body.

AX1 large, soft-bodied oribatid with curved trichobothria and many setae on body.

BH2 spotted oribatid with many long dorsal setae.

EE soft-bodied oribatid with small round-ended trichobothria, a divided dorsum, and many setae on body.

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Oribatid-Like Mini Mites -index page- Small mites that resemble juvenile oribatids. This group consists mostly of juvenile oribatids and endeostigmatids.

Z6 orange, oblong mini, setae on dorsum.

Z5 white, oblong mini, setae on dorsum.

AG1 white mini, like Z5, long setae on at posterior.

DA very small, soft-bodied oribatid with posterior setae, round-ended trichobothria and bumpy legs.

4K small, pale, plain juvenile oribatid with short, round trichobothria.

AM3 orange mini, like Z6 with shorter legs and a narrower body.

AN4 orange mini, like Z6, but smaller, and without obvious trichobothria.

CV very small, juvenile oribatid with short trichobothria and long setae on leg I.

AC3 white mini, like Z5, numerous setae on bumpy dorsum.

DZ white mini, like Z5, dorsum with setae and horizontal bands.

XF5 brown mini with rectangular body and some plating visible in sternal region.

AI6 very small, soft-bodied oribatid with a bumpy dorsum and round-ended trichobothria.

AE2 very small, slightly plicate oribatid.

AM2 extremely small, oval, clear, four-legged juvenile oribatid.

4N extremely small, oval, clear, three-legged juvenile oribatid with many setae.

AZ very small, white, soft-bodied oribatid, setae on leg I, on body, and body posterior.

AE6 very small, white juvenile oribatid with short trichobothria and posterior setae.

AL6 very small, juvenile oribatid with numerous short setae on dorsum.

AB4 small, juvenile oribatid with long setae on dorsum, and long trichobothria.

EC white mini, like Z5, numerous long, curved setae on dorsum.

AI5 very small white mini, very round body with legs positioned at anterior end.

4N extremely small, oval, clear, three-legged juvenile oribatid with many setae.

XE4 small, oval, white, mite with legs positioned at anterior end.

XB3 small, oval, white, mite with legs positioned at anterior end.

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Dark Oribatids -index page- unusually dark hard-bodied oribatids.

J1 Carabodes sp.,very dark, small oribatid.

L1 large dark oribatid, large square anal plate.

I2a large, dark oribatid, wings come to points.

C4 Conoppia sp., large, dark, rounded oribatid.

10E dark oribatid, dorsal setae, round shapes next to genital plate.

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Oribatids with Long or Moniliform Legs -index page- hard-bodied oribatids with characteristic legs resembling the structure of beads-on-a-string.

1A medium-sized oribatid, long legs, plates touching.

D3 oribatid with long moniliform legs, scalps may be retained.

4E oribatid with long moniliform legs, long posterior setae, scalps may be retained.

7A small, round oribatid, moniliform legs.

AX6 large oribatid with very long legs, scalps may be retained.

DS/BH1 large oribatid with long legs, scalps may be retained.

1D large oribatid, long legs, plates touching.

AA5 Allosuctobelba sp., longer body, moniliform legs.

AO6 narrow-bodied oribatid, long mouthparts.

R5 Eremaeus sp., large oribatid with broad ventral marks and flat-ended trichobothria.

F4 Oppiella nova, common, small, elongate oribatid, moniliform legs.

BH4 hard-bodied oribatid like AA5 but smaller, band over genital plate.

BF4 small oribatid like F4, closer plates.

AD5 very small oribatid, moniliform legs.

AC6 small oribatid, genital plate larger than anal, moniliform legs.

3K small, narrow-bodied oribatid, body constricted in the middle.

1B soft-bodied oribatid, long legs, long trichobothria, two setae on posterior.

Q4 hairy, soft-bodied oribatid, long setae on legs, scalps may be present.

CF juvenile oribatid with very long legs, scalps may be retained.

BF hairy, soft-bodied oribatid, four long posterior setae, rectangular posterior profile.

Spotted Oribatids -index page- soft-bodied oribatids with obvious spots on the posterior.

AF2 large, spotted oribatid with many round-ended setae on body, variable colour.

AW3 partially plicate oribatid, many thick setae on body.

4M plicate oribatid, spots on sides of body.

BB5 faintly spotted oribatid, rectangular body shape with rounded posterior.

AR2 small, narrow-bodied oribatid, three posterior spots.

3E narrow-bodied oribatid, three posterior spots.

AC1 juvenile oribatid with rows of setae on dorsum, may have spots.

BH2 spotted oribatid with many long dorsal setae.

I5 teardrop-shaped, yellow-spotted oribatid.

M1 round-bodied oribatid with three spots on dorsal posterior.

2D teardrop-shaped, spotted oribatid, round-ended setae.

BG3 somewhat flat, yellow, spotted oribatid with thin trichobothria.

4X spotted oribatid, club-shaped trichobothria, setae border body.

2H small, teardrop-shaped, spotted oribatid, round-ended trichobothria.

2U small, spotted, half-plicate oribatid with long trichobothria.

M3 very small spotted oribatid, round body.

5K small oribatid, two posterior spots, long setae.

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Adult | Large Pale | Small Pale | Juvenile
Distinct Setation | Bdellidae | Rhagidiidae | Odd

Adult Mesostigmatids -index page- orange to pale yellow mites with prominent ventral plating, typically greater than 500 µm in body length. This group is made up largely of adult mesostigmatids.

EL very large, orange predator, leg II very thick and ventral shield near the "throat" present.

XF4 very large, orange predator similar in size and shape to EL but with female genital plate.

F5 large, orange predator with parallel rows of dorsal setae and a ventral shield near the "throat".

4H narrow-bodied, faint orange predator with short posterior setae.

1J narrow-bodied, pale orange predator with a long gnathosoma and a long leg I.

XE7 large, orange predator similar in size and shape to F5 but with female genital plate, see also F6.

F6 large, orange predator similar in size and shape to F5 but with female genital plate, see also XE7.

2V large, orange predator with female genital plate like F6, XF4 and XE7.

17E large, orange, teardrop-shaped predator, "pi" and "omega" shaped ventral marks.

XF3 large, orange, teardrop-shaped predator with female genital plate, similar to 17E and XE8.

XE8 large, orange, teardrop-shaped predator with male genital plate in "throat" region, similar to 17E and XF3.

E6 Ololaelaps cf. veneta, large, round, fairly plain predator with distinct ventral plating and curved dorsal setae.

AV2 large, round, orange predator with many thick, parallel dorsal setae and distinct ventral shields.

ZE2 large, round predator with distinct ventral plating and reddish coloration.

3F large, orange predator with a distinctly square ventral shield.

11C large, orange predator with a trapeozoidal ventral shield and setae on posterior.

ZB6 large, orange predator with ventral plate and long thick posterior setae.

XG6 large, orange predator with ventral plate and long posterior setae.

XA7 large, orange predator with four distinct knobbly posterior setae and humeral setae.

ZJ7 large, orange predator with robust body, distinct ventral shield and a waxy dorsal shield that appears dirty.

XH6 large, orange predator with holodorsal shield and distinct ventral shield, similar plating to ZN7 but smaller.

ZN7 large, orange predator with holodorsal shield and distinct ventral shield, similar plating to XH6 but larger.

3V large orange predator with small ventral shield.

ZK6 large orange predator with divided dorsal shield, small anal shield and no other distinct ventral plating.

ZB3 large orange predator with holodorsal shield, anal shield and faint ventral and sternal plating.

E2b orange predator, dorsal shields connected, round anal shield.

E1 Veigaia nemorensis, orange predator, dorsal shields divided, triangular anal shield, long hair on leg IV.

1M large, orange predator with several round-ended setae at posterior.

H5 Gamasellus sp.,orange predator, two round-ended setae on posterior.

4V large orange predator, five thick posterior setae.

XH5 large, orange/reddish predator with divided dorsal shield and distinct ventral plating.

12A large, orange predator with two posterior projections terminating in long setae.

BJ1 large orange predator with long setae on a very narrow leg I.

8C orange, teardrop-shaped/triangular predator with a clear prodorsal structure and setae on posterior.

AS1 large orange rectangular predator, distinct dorsal and ventral markings and sternal shield.

E5 Cosmozercon sp., small, round, common, orange/pink/clear predator with many setae on dorsum and around body.

5A small, teardrop-shaped, orange predator with many setae on dorsum and around body.

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Large Pale Mesostigmatids -index page- pale yellow to white mites larger than 300 µm in body length and lacking distinct ventral plating. This group is made up largely of immature mesostigmatids.

XH5 large, orange/reddish predator with divided dorsal shield and distinct ventral plating.

ZI2 large, brown predator that appears to be coated in a waxy secretion with thick long setae posteriorly and on legs.

E1 Veigaia nemorensis, orange predator, dorsal shields divided, triangular anal shield, long hair on leg IV.

BF1 large white predator, squared-off posterior with setae.

2O medium-sized, pale orange predator with few ventral features and long setae on leg IV.

AR6 small, orange predator with short legs and several setae on a squared-off posterior.

AZ4 large, slightly rectangular, pale predator with faint ventral features, orange-tipped chelicerae, and setae on legs and dorsum.

AB2 medium-sized, white predator with long setae on legs and long chelicerae with darker tips.

4G pale broad predator with orange-tipped chelicerae and few setae on squared-off posterior.

AT3 large, round, orange predator with faint ventral shields and a few dorsal setae.

XF2 large, pale, teardrop-shaped predator with a few posterior setae.

1C pale, teardrop-shaped predator with long posterior setae.

XA6 pale, teardrop-shaped predator with two very long posterior setae.

ZN4 pale, teardrop-shaped predator with numerous long dorsal setae.

XB2 pale orange, oval predator with a fairly shiny appearance.

ZB5 orange, oval predator with distinct posterior setae.

Z3 oval, pale yellow/orange predator with a few setae on posterior.

AR5 small, orange predator with a few setae on a squared-off posterior.

J2 large, slightly teardrop-shaped, pale predator with few ventral features, darker chelicerae, and setae on legs and dorsum.

4I plain, oval, pale orange predator with short posterior setae.

ZB4 plain, oval, pale predator.

BA3 large, white oval predator with a relatively long gnathosoma.

BB6 medium-sized, white eye-shaped predator with few ventral marks.

AX2 round, orange predator with many parallel dorsal setae and faint ventral shields.

BK medium-sized, pale predator with four thick posterior setae.

3J pale, oval-shaped predator with long chelicerae and posterior setae.

AN medium-sized, pale predator with thick setae on legs and dorsum.

2M pale, narrow, oval-bodied predator with several short setae at posterior.

AE3 medium-sized, white oval predator with thick legs and few setae.

6N pale, large predator with dorsal setae and no distinguishable ventral shields.

J3 large, pale predator with few ventral features, very long setae on leg IV and setae on posterior.

6H large pale yellow predator with large orange-tipped chelicerae.

E4 large, white predator with few ventral features, lighter patches in body and setae on legs and posterior.

4B/BG5 large pale predator with opaque white patches in body and legs.

ZK4 large white predator with large orange-tipped chelicerae and long legs.

ZL9 large white predator with rectangular body that tapers posteriorly and short kobbly setae.

4H narrow-bodied, faint orange predator with short posterior setae.

AU6 oval, pale yellow predator with a long gnathosoma.

AG4 oval, pale yellow predator with a few posterior setae and few other features.

BF2 large white predator, tritosternum present, long seta on leg IV.

BH3 large, clear, orange predator with long setae on leg IV.

1O medium-sized, pale predator with a more opaque posterior with short setae.

Q3 very large, clear predator with long legs and numerous posterior setae.

P1 large, clear predator with long legs and few posterior setae.

6L large, clear, oval-shaped predator with long legs and several posterior setae.

AQ1 medium-sized, clear predator with long legs and fairly long setae on leg IV.

5G medium-sized, clear eye-shaped predator, long gnathosoma, body comes to point at posterior.

V2 medium-sized predator, clear body with white patches, body comes to point at posterior end.

3B flat predator with white patches in body and a clear, round border to body.

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Small Pale Mesostigmatids -index page- white to pale orange mites less than 300 µm in body length and lacking distinct ventral plating. This group is made up largely of immature mesostigmatids.

AL1 small, white predator with a squared-off posterior, possible darker patches in body.

AQ4 white predator with a slightly squared-off posterior, few long setae on leg IV and on posterior.

AQ6 small, white predator with a squared-off posterior, possible lighter patches in body, setae on posterior.

4Y small white predaotor, tritosternum present, body wider towards anterior.

2B pale predator with orange-tipped chelicerae and fairly long setae on rounded posterior.

AR5 small, orange predator with a few setae on a squared-off posterior.

AJ6 oval, pale yellow predator with a few setae on leg IV and darker, short chelicerae.

ZB8 small, orange, oval predator with a shiny appearance but no obvious ventral plating.

XG7 small, white predator with sqared-off posterior with four posterior setae.

2Z small, white predator, very long legs, long setae on posterior and leg IV.

5I oval-bodied white predator with several long setae on legs and posterior of body.

XA9 white teardrop shaped predator with four knobbly posterior setae and distinct humeral setae.

AB5 small, white predator with two small tubes projecting from posterior.

AK1 medium-sized, clear, slightly triangular predator with only a few short setae on legs.

E5 Cosmozercon sp., small, round, common, orange/pink/clear predator with many setae on dorsum and around body.

5A small, teardrop-shaped, orange predator with many setae on dorsum and around body.

AD3 orange, teardrop-shaped predator with two posterior projections with setae.

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Juvenile Mesostigmatids -index page- white to translucent mites smaller than 300 µm in body length with 3 pairs of legs. This group is composed of mostly juvenile mesostigmatids.

AU1 white, fairly broad mini, with a squared-off posterior.

Q1 medium-sized, clear predator with numerous setae on legs and body, three characteristic long setae on posterior.

FE small, 3-legged white predator, long setae on squared-off posterior.

3G white predator with one long seta projecting from narrow, squared-off posterior.

XF1 white predator with orange tipped chelicerae and squared-off posterior.

AA1 white predator with one characteristic long setae on rounded posterior with many other, shorter setae.

4Q white predator, three pairs of legs, two long setae on posterior.

FO small, white, round, three-legged predator, thick setae around body.

4F clear predator with white patches in body, thick legs, and a rounded body.

XB4 clear teardrop shaped predator with distinct posterior setae.

5H small, pale predator with three pairs of thick legs and two setae on a squared-off posterior.

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Mesostigmatids with Distinct Setation -index page- mesostigmatid predators with distinct setation.

ZB6 large, orange predator with ventral plate and long thick posterior setae.

XG6 large, orange predator with ventral plate and long posterior setae.

ZI2 large, brown predator that appears to be coated in a waxy secretion with thick long setae posteriorly and on legs.

XA6 pale, teardrop-shaped predator with two very long posterior setae.

ZN4 pale, teardrop-shaped predator with numerous long dorsal setae.

E5 Cosmozercon sp., small, round, common, orange/pink/clear predator with many setae on dorsum and around body.

5A small, teardrop-shaped, orange predator with many setae on dorsum and around body.

AD3 orange, teardrop-shaped predator with two posterior projections with setae.

XA7 large, orange predator with four distinct knobbly posterior setae and humeral setae.

XA9 white teardrop shaped predator with four knobbly posterior setae and distinct humeral setae.

1M large, orange predator with several round-ended setae at posterior.

H5 Gamasellus sp.,orange predator, two round-ended setae on posterior.

4V large orange predator, five thick posterior setae.

BK medium-sized, pale predator with four thick posterior setae.

12A large, orange predator with two posterior projections terminating in long setae.

BJ1 large orange predator with long setae on a very narrow leg I.

5I oval-bodied white predator with several long setae on legs and posterior of body.

Q1 medium-sized, clear predator with numerous setae on legs and body, three characteristic long setae on posterior.

FE small, 3-legged white predator, long setae on squared-off posterior.

3G white predator with one long seta projecting from narrow, squared-off posterior.

AA1 white predator with one characteristic long setae on rounded posterior with many other, shorter setae.

4Q white predator, three pairs of legs, two long setae on posterior.

FO small, white, round, three-legged predator, thick setae around body.

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Bdellidae -index page- a family of predators recognizable by their large, elbowed palps terminating in long setae.

ZK3 very large dark Bdellidae with oval body and long skinny gnathosoma.

6K dark yellow Bdellidae, rhombus-shaped body, dark brown masses in body.

XA5 pink and brown Bdellidae with white dorso-medial stripe and red spots laterally.

XC4 light pink Bdellidae with white dorso-medial stripe and red spots laterally.

1S red Bdellidae predator, two darker red lateral dots per side, squared-off posterior.

EY very small red Bdellidae, two lateral red dots per side.

ZC1 small, pink Bdellidae predator with relatively short gnathosoma and palps and long legs.

EQ small white Bdellidae, small body relative to legs, purple masses in body.

AO2 large white Bdellidae, oval body, two lateral red dots on each side and dark purple masses in body.

ER large white Bdellidae, oval body, light purple masses in body.

O2 medium-sized white Bdellidae, rhombus-shaped body, one lateral red dot on each side, dark purple masses in body.

AK6 yellow Bdellidae, dorso-venrally flat body.

EW large white Bdellidae, narrow oval body, faint masses in body.

AQ small white Bdellidae, long legs in relation to body.

3Q small, pink, teardrop-shaped Bdellidae predator, orange internal masses.

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Rhagidiidae -index page- family of white predators with elongate bodies, sometimes narrowing to a "waist" in places, with long, striated legs. This group also contains some rhagidiid-like species.

ZK5 large Rhagidiidae, body narrows to a waist between legs II and III, yellow flecks on inside of posterior of body, legs longer than body.

Z4 medium-sized Rhagidiidae, body narrows between legs II and III on body, yellowish organs may be visible in body.

AB1 small Rhagidiidae, body narrows between legs II and III on body, yellow flecks on inside of posterior of body.

ZD6 small Rhagidiidae, elongate body, prominent gnathosoma, and skinny legs, "love handles" between legs II and III on body.

E3 large Rhagidiidae, "love handles" between legs II and III on body, yellow flecks on inside of posterior of body, legs longer than body.

L6 large Rhagidiidae, "love handles" between legs II and III on body, yellowish organs and dark patches may be visible in body.

Z2 medium-sized Rhagidiidae, "love handles" between legs II and III on body, yellowish organs may be visible in body.

XB8 small to mediumm Rhagidiidae, with love handles between legs II and III and fairly short, flat gnathosoma.

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Odd Predators -index page- particularly peculiar predators. This group is primarily composed of prostigmatid mites.

AP3 huge orange predator, short stubble on body.

8A green globular predator, skinny white legs.

O5 large mini with clear venter and legs, long setae on brown-coloured dorsum.

2J yellow-brown predator with clear legs, lots of pink setae on body, thick distal segments of leg I.

XC6 medium, white, fuzzy prostigmatid with love handles between legs II and III and fairly flat posterior.

ZO3 medium predator with rectangular body and long legs with many long setae and red striping.

XC9 small predator with very large palps.

19B greenish predator, leg I longer than 3x body length.

ZB2 pale predator with body shape similar to Y4 but with leg I longer than 3x body length.

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Leggy Mini Mites -index page- mini mites similar in body shape to Y4, small, pale, with a rounded posterior and "love handles" between legs II and III. See Rhagidiidae for larger leggy mites.

XC6 medium, white, fuzzy prostigmatid with love handles between legs II and III and fairly flat posterior.

ZE3 small, white Y4-like mite with fairly long, thick legs, prominent love handles between legs II and III and a tapered posterior.

Y4 common white mini, "love handles", thick legs.

ZN2 Y4-like mite with love handles, long setae on the posterior and legs IV, as well as thick "thighs" on leg IV.

V4 large, narrow mini / predator with setae on legs and love handles.

AB1 small Rhagidiidae, body narrows between legs II and III on body, yellow flecks on inside of posterior of body.

ZD6 small Rhagidiidae, elongate body, prominent gnathosoma, and skinny legs, "love handles" between legs II and III on body.

XB8 small to mediumm Rhagidiidae, with love handles between legs II and III and fairly short, flat gnathosoma.

XC3 white mini mite with subtle love handles, a narrow body, short palps, and thin legs in comparison to Y4.

XC2 white mini mite with love handles, long palps and thin legs in comparison to Y4.

J6 common white mini/predator, long palps and long leg hairs.

AL2 like Y4, except smaller, and leg I visibly bumpy.

BM like Y4, slightly smaller, and leg I bumpy, large, projecting mouthparts.

AQ2 white 8-legged mini with curved palps like "horns".

ZG6 Y4-like mite with love handles and thick legs.

BE2 narrow green mini, long legs, few setae.

19C like Y4, but with a longer leg I, and narrower body.

X2 white, narrow mini, squared-off posterior with many setae.

AC5 clear, narrow mini a very rectangular body and long posterior setae.

O4 clear, narrow mini with very curled up legs and long hairs on legs IV.

XB1 clear, narrow mini with curled up legs.

ZM6 small, rectangular mini with short legs and small gnathosoma.

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Mini Mites with Legs Under -index page- mites with "love handles" between legs II and III and a tapering body similar to Y4 but with all legs under the body or legs I extended forward.

ZD8 bright orange to pale orange mite with two long posterior setae.

O1 like Y4 with two long setae on posterior.

ZB9 pale mite similar to ZD8 but lacking long posterior setae.

N2 like Y4 with four long setae and lighter spot on dorsal surface.

AM4 like Y4, but with a wider body and a few long setae.

19A like Y4, but with purple spots in a faint pink body, long setae may be visible.

N4 like Y4 with two long setae on posterior and a narrow gnathosoma.

CY like Y4, but with a thicker body and orange mouthparts.

N3 like Y4 with a narrower posterior and curled up legs.

ZM7 orange to pale mite with pointy gnathosoma and posterior that tapers to a point.

4S small, clear mini, four pairs of legs, vaguely diamond-shaped body.

EO like Y4, but with a more elongate body and two long setae at both anterior and posterior.

AH2 like Y4, except leg I is much longer than the others.

AH1 like Y4 with lighter patches on dorsal suface.

AP5 very small, white mini with anterior and posterior setae.

AI3 very small, white mini, darker round spot in body.

Disc-Like Mini Mites -index page- mini mites with a wide body, short legs and short gnathosoma.

ZD9 brownish, diamond-shaped mini with legs projecting anteriorly.

DW greenish, rounded diamond-shaped mini with white legs.

5J bumpy round mini with green-brown masses inside body.

AV5 small, possibly greenish, bumpy round mini, thin legs.

6C orange to pale yellow, predator-looking mini, thick setae on body.

XA1 white diamond shaped mite with truncated, squared-off posterior.

AW4 clear, round mini with long setae on very long legs.

20B small, round mini, long setae on three pairs of thick, bumpy legs.

20C small, curled-up mini, very long setae on legs and body.

AZ1 clear mini with three pairs of thick legs and a short gnathosoma.

XD7 clear mini with flecks of colour and thick leg setae.

XE6 mini with rectangular body shape, subtle love handles and a short gnathosoma.

20F small, yellowish predator with thick, fan-shaped setae on body and legs.

CT round mini, thick mouthparts, very long setae on legs and body.

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Mini Mites with Pointed Gnathosoma -index page- mini mites with a diamond or truncated rhombus shaped body and with gnathosoma and palps coming to a point. This group generally consists of cunaxids.

18F orange, rhombus-shaped mini with bright orange dots on dorsal surface.

XD8 pale rhombus-shaped mini with orange legs and mouthparts.

18E white, rhombus-shaped mini with darker eyes, long setae on body, looks like a squid.

AK2 white, diamond-shaped mini with long setae on sides and anterior of body.

BA5 white, truncated rhombus-shaped mini with long setae on sides of body.

AI2 pale, rhombus-shaped predator with very long setae on sides of body and branching palps.

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Blobby Mini Mites -index page- mini mites with legs concentrated anteriorly on the body.

3S long orange predator, divided dorsal and ventral shields, small anterior dorsal projection.

1Z reddish diamond-shaped mini mite, bright orange longitudinal line on body.

3X orange mini, long legs and gnathosoma.

1L medium-sized white predator with a narrow body terminating with a point projecting from the posterior.

U2 flat, oval body with clear prodorsal structure, legs positioned at anterior end.

BA6 larger, teardrop-shaped mini, orange-brown on venter, clear dorsum.

DG medium-sized, clear predator, keel-like projection at posterior.

CX small, rounded rhombus-shaped mini, dorsal setae may be visible.

P4 red to pink mini, long body with legs positioned at anterior end.

P2 white mini, long body with thick legs positioned at anterior end.

AI5 very small white mini, very round body with legs positioned at anterior end.

4N extremely small, oval, clear, three-legged juvenile oribatid with many setae.

XE4 small, oval, white, mite with legs positioned at anterior end.

XB3 small, oval, white, mite with legs positioned at anterior end.

DZ white mini, like Z5, dorsum with setae and horizontal bands.

15D pink mini, short body with legs positioned at anterior end.

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Cyst-Like Mini Mites -index page- mini mites with minute, poorly developped legs and often a round or oval body shape.

1E flat, orange predator with tapering legs and a very round body.

R1 clear, round mini, very long setae on legs, looks like a jellyfish.

AK astigmatid, round body, small legs, "horseshoe crab".

15A clear, small, round mini, setae on legs, looks like a turtle.

CC small, clear, flat, plicate, teardrop-shaped mini.

P5 small, red-brown predator, narrow gnathosoma, bumps around posterior of body.

FL flat, pink, oval mini, small gnathosoma.

4S small, clear mini, four pairs of legs, vaguely diamond-shaped body.

EO like Y4, but with a more elongate body and two long setae at both anterior and posterior.

AV4 very small, yellowish, oval mini, features indistinct.

XB7 very small, green, oval mini, features indistinct.

XG2 very small, orange, rectangular mini, features indistinct.

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Female | Male | Juvenile

Female Spiders -index page- adult specimens with an obviously sclerotized epigynum on the ventral abdomen.

R2 large female spider, sclerotized epigynum, yellow brown body and legs, darker brown abdomen.

R3 large female spider, sclerotized epigynum, yellow-brown body, large striped abdomen, wide-set spinnerets.

AZ3 large female spider, red sclerotized epigynum, long, thin legs.

10A female brown spider, sclerotized epigynum, wide chelicerae with long fangs and many cheliceral teeth.

AK5 small female spider, sclerotized epigynum, pale neutral brown body, darker brown abdomen with paler spots.

S2 large female spider, dark globular mass on epigynum, very large, round abdomen.

FG large adult female spider, large abdomen and black around eyes.

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Male Spiders -index page- adult and penultimate male specimens with sclerotized or swollen pedipalps.

R3 large male spider, pointed, sclerotized pedipalps, yellow-brown body, large striped abdomen, wide-set spinnerets.

AA2 medium-sized male spider, sclerotized pedipalps, eyes raised up on body.

P adult male spider, raised eyes.

AJ2 medium-sized male spider, sclerotized pedipalps, dark "V" on dorsal cephalothorax.

T penultimate male spider, slightly raised eyes, two large reflective eyes.

EK penultimate male spider, brown abdomen with two lighter ventral patches.

AR penultimate male spider, dark brown abdomen with two lighter ventral patches.

AP penultimate male spider, small pale abdomen.

EZ adult male spider, small pedipalps, small abdomen.

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Juvenile Spiders -index page- immature specimens without obvious sclerotization of the exoskeleton or other sex characteristics.

D5 small, pale brown spider, narrow abdomen with closely set thick spinnerets.

10B/BG6 small, pale spider, translucent legs, closely set spinnerets.

FK juvenile spider, dark setae on abdomen, light sternum.

ET small, pale spider, thick legs, long dorsal setae.

AI small, pale, juvenile spider, longitudinally compressed body.

BA medium-sized, pale, juvenile spider, long setae on abdomen.

2C brown spider, tall tapering abdomen, closely set spinnerets.

H juvenile spider, darker abdomen and sternum.

AH pale juvenile spider, long setae on tall abdomen.

BA1 medium-sized, pale spider, spines on legs, undeveloped spinnerets.

R4 small spider, wide body, large faintly striped abdomen.

R6 small spider, "bar-eyed", two long hairs on cephalothorax.

EI small spider, large black "headlight eyes", small abdomen.

S5 small spider, teardrop-shaped eyes, narrow abdomen.

4O small dark brown spider, wide body, undeveloped spinnerets.

V juvenile spider, dark abdomen with lighter ventral gap.

ED juvenile spider, dark, patterned abdomen with lighter ventral gap, undeveloped spinnerets.

EJ juvenile spider, long, patterned abdomen with lighter ventral gap, closely set spinnerets.

3M brown spider, abdomen with internal greenish massses, closely set spinnerets.

AW5 medium-sized spider, medium-brown body, closely set spinnerets.

FC juvenile spider, long abdomen with anterior ventral bump.

AY3 medium-sized spider, darker markings on ventral abdomen, pale neutral brown body.

W medium-sized, juvenile spider, long, light abdomen with pale markings.

O medium-sized, juvenile spider, long, pale, plain abdomen with fine setae.

BP large, brown, juvenile spider, long abdomen and long legs.

AN1 large spider, thick legs with long setae, black region of cephalothorax surrounding bulging black eyes.

BA2 very large spider, long legs with spikes, black region of cephalothorax surrounding bulging black eyes.

FH juvenile spider, circular markings on dorsal abdomen.

CK large pale spider, long legs, wide cephalothorax, abdomen with large spinnerets.

AP6 large spider, wide segments in first pair of legs, wide cephalothorax, long pedicel, long abdomen with large spinnerets.

AX5 large spider, wide segments in first pair of legs, wide cephalothorax, long, angular, darkly patterned abdomen.

AU2 very large, pale orange-brown spider, wide segments in first pair of legs, long, irregularly-shaped abdomen.

11D very wide-bodied spider, thick legs, large, shiny red eyes.

16B large very wide-bodied spider, white dorsal markings, thick legs, large, shiny red eyes.

FD very large juvenile crab spider, very thick legs, "barnacle eyes", really ugly.

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Similar Sized Segments | One Large Abdominal Segment |
Pigmented Symphypleona | Pale Symphypleona

Arthropleona with Similar Sized Segments -index page- collembola with linear body plan and abdominal segments of similar size.

V3 small blue arthropleonid collembola, small furcula, looks like a manatee.

CG pale, fat arthropleonid collembola with grey markings, short antennae, small furcula.

XH4 purple, fat arthropleonid collembola with short antennae, small furcula.

18C dark blue arthropleonid collembola, small furcula, white casing may be present around posterior.

XH1 medium purple arthropleonid collembola with short antennae and short legs.

XD2 small pale arthropleonid collembola with short antennae and short legs.

XH3 small pale arthropleonid collembola with short antennae, short legs, and red eyes.

18B very small white arthropleonid collembola, wide, flat body, small furcula.

AQ3 very fat blue arthropleonid collembola, many long setae on body, dorsal swelling may be present.

ZH1 medium pale purple arthropleonid collembola with short antennae and fairly long dorsal setae.

H3 dark blue arthropleonid collembola, small furcula, small red-tipped projections from posterior.

4L medium or small variable coloured arthropleonid collembola, no setae on body, small, often inconspicuous furcula present.

L5 very large white to light yellow arthropleonid collembola, relatively short antennae, no eyes visible.

1G common white or pale arthropleonid collembola, short setae on body, lacks eyes and a furcula.

6B small white arthropleonid collembola, no eyes, short posterior setae, no furcula.

U1 pale arthropleonid collembola, thick antennae, many short dorsal setae.

H1 very common purple arthropleonid collembola with a rounded posterior and medium-length antennae, though body form and colour are variable.

XC8 small white arthropleonid collembola with medium-length antennae.

W5 large yellow arthropleonid collembola with purple markings and short setae on body, rounded posterior.

XB9 large greenish to purplish arthropleonid collembola with fairly long antennae and legs as compared to H1.

ZA6 medium yellow arthropleonid collembola with purple markings, fairly long antennae and legs as compared to H1 and many dorsal setae.

4R arthropleonid collembola with purple markings, many setae on head and body.

ZA2 yellow arthropleonid collembola with mottled purple markings, many setae on head and body.

ZH6 arthropleonid collembola with dark coloration, yellow and black striped antennae with a hooked terminal antennal segment and many setae on head and body.

AH5 extrememly large yellow arthropleonid collembola, sparse "mowhawk" present, long antennae, long furcula.

AH4 very large yellow arthropleonid collembola, "mohawk" present, long antennae, very long furcula, many dorsal setae.

AT1 very large yellow arthropleonid collembola, "mohawk" present, long antennae, with a rounded posterior.

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Arthropleona with One Large Abdominal Segment -index page- collembola with a linear body plan, generally fairly long legs and antenane and one abdominal segment that is clearly larger than the others. Some may be shiny, with scales that may obscure the segmentation. This group is primarily composed of Entomobryidae.

ZA1 large yellow arthropleonid collembola with darker purple markings on thoracic segments, many setae on body, with a bit of a "mohawk", long legs and antennae.

ZF1 medium, pale arthropleonid collembola with purple markings anteriorly on the dorsal side and medium length antennae.

ZA4 grey to yellow arthropleonid collembola with purple markings on the edges of the dorsal plates, accentuating the segmentation, medium antennae.

XG8 pale yellow arthropleonid collembola with distinct dark stripes in thoracic area and posteriorly in long abdominal segment, medium antennae.

XC5 pale to yellow arthropleonid collembola with distinct dark markings at edges of dorsal plates and within the long abdominal segment, fairly short antennae.

AL3 medium-sized yellow arthropleonid collembola with dinstinct dark markings, many long dorsal setae.

4J large yellow arthropleonid collembola with darker purple markings, many setae on body, long legs and antennae.

2E medium-sized clear arthropleonid collembola, many long setae on body, long legs in comparison to body size.

XC7 medium-sized pale arthropleonid collembola possibly with pale purple markings dorsally and many brown setae on body.

XA3 medium white arthropleonid collembola possibly with pale purple markings, long legs and antennae and many long dorsal setae.

XD1 small white arthropleonid collembola with fairly long legs and antennae and many long dorsal setae.

AP1 small clear arthropleonid collembola, many long dorsal setae.

3H small clear arthropleonid collembola, a few long dorsal setae.

6I very small clear arthropleonid collembola, many long setae on head and body.

17D large brown arthropleonid collembola, "mohawk" and patch of setae on head present, long antennae.

4C pale arthropleonid collembola, "mohawk" and a few setae on head present, short antennae.

AU5 medium-sized pale arthropleonid collembola with a distinct patch of dorsal setae and long antennae.

L white arthropleonid collembola, specimen damaged.

AV6 medium-sized yellow arthropleonid collembola, "mohawk" present, and "hunchbacked" with a large furcula.

C3 medium-sized clear arthropleonid collembola, "hunchbacked" with a large furcula.

EP medium-sized pale arthropleonid collembola, short antennae, "hunchbacked" with a large furcula.

BS large light arthropleonid collembola, clear scale-like setae on head, body, and furcula.

F3 medium-sized light yellow arthropleonid collembola, light lateral stripes on dorsal side, long setae on posterior, large furcula.

AV1 large yellow arthropleonid collembola, dark lateral stripes on dorsal side, long setae on body, large furcula.

3D brown arthropleonid collembola, neat "mohawk" and a few posterior setae present.

XA2 dark brown or purple arthropleonid collembola with pale legs and furcula, neat "mohawk".

XC1 pale shiny purple arthropleonid collembola with neat "mohawk".

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Pigmented Symphypleonid Collembola -index page- six-legged arthropods with globose bodies, dark in body colour or markings, usually with a furcula.

2T medium, yellow to orange symphypleonid collembola with some dark markings dorsally and laterally.

ZD1 medium, yellow to orange symphypleonid collembola with some dark markings dorsally and laterally.

XB6 medium, yellow symphypleonid collembola with white and black stripes.

K1 very large brown symphypleonid collembola, long setae on little abdomen, relatively thin antennae.

ZC2 medium brown symphypleonid collembola, with pale markings.

ZD5 medium yellow symphypleonid collembola with dark markings dorsally and laterally.

XE3 medium dark blue symphypleonid collembola with orange markings and fairly long antenane.

BA4 larger dark blue symphypleonid collembola, distinct "neck", dorsal markings look like a face.

AL5 dark blue/purple symphypleonid collembola, dorsal markings of thin lateral stripes.

S4 dark purple symphypleonid collembola, distinct "neck", very round body, two lighter spots on sides of body.

G4 blue/purple symphypleonid collembola, darker geometric dorsal markings.

G5 blue/purple symphypleonid collembola, darker geometric dorsal markings, thick distal segment of antennae.

W4 pale pink symphypleonid collembola with dark purple dorsal markings, two spikes on segment of antennae.

G1 light purple/pink symphypleonid collembola with long setae on a protruding little abdomen.

G3 light purple/pink, large symphypleonid collembola with few setae on body, ventral tube with projecting distal structure.

EA dark pink symphypleonid collembola with dark purple lateral markings, two spikes on segment of antennae.

G2 light purple/pink, large symphypleonid collembola with long dorsal setae and a ventral tube positioned towards the anterior of the body.

ZC5 small, reddish pink symphypleonid collembola relatively long antennae.

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Pale Symphypleonid Collembola -index page- six-legged arthropods with globose bodies, light or clear in body colour, usually with a furcula.

ZD4 small pale yellow symphypleonid collembola with grey markings and eyes.

BB2 small light blue symphypleonid collembola, somewhat flat body, lighter stripe down dorsal side, and eyes.

XF8 small pale symphypleonid collembola with thin long antennae and legs and eyes.

ZC5 small, reddish pink symphypleonid collembola relatively long antennae and eyes.

ZC9 small translucent symphypleonid collembola relatively short antennae and eyes.

H4 small translucent purple/pink symphypleonid collembola with a very globular body and long dark antennae and eyes.

3W small translucent symphypleonid collembola with purple antennae and eyes.

XG3 small pale pink symphypleonid collembola with long, hairy antennae, no obvious eyes.

ZE5 small pale symphypleonid collembola with thin medium length antennae, no eyes.

ZE8 small pale orange symphypleonid collembola with white internal structures showing through that give the mite a brain-like appearance, no eyes.

EU very small white symphypleonid collembola, faint red eyes, long antennae.

FA very small pink/purple symphypleonid collembola, no dorsal markings.

20A small white symphypleonid collembola, no eyes visible, short antennae.

G6 very small white symphypleonid collembola, no eyes visible, curved antennae.

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Aphids | Beetles | Other Insects
Grubs | Lots of Legs | Pseudoscorpions | Other

Possible Aphids and similar -index page- six legged yellow to white insects, non-segmented oval or irregular bodies, some with prominent spatulate mouthparts.

17B/BH5 very large dark brown aphid, translucent, reticulate border to body, narrowly spatulate mouthparts.

Y5 very large yellow aphid, large red eyes, concave dorsal side, spatulate mouthparts.

1N medium-sized yellow/clear aphid, medium red eyes, convex dorsal side, spatulate mouthparts.

AW1 medium-sized possible aphid, oval-shaped, flat, dark body, small spatulate mouthparts.

BA7 white pill-capsule shaped aphid, spatulate mouthparts.

U4 white pear-shaped aphid, long spatulate mouthparts, no eyes visible.

12D white somewhat pear-shaped aphid, large red eyes, spatulate mouthparts.

U5 very large white oval to irregularly shaped aphid, spatulate mouthparts, no eyes visible.

12E white irregularly shaped aphid, spatulate mouthparts, small red eyes.

BD1 large, brown aphid with long legs and extremely long antennae, longer than body length.

BC1 yellow aphid with spatulate mouthparts and extremely long antennae, longer than body length.

AM5 small irregularly triangular aphid, medium-length spatulate mouthparts.

AM6 small rounded triangular aphid, spatulate mouthparts extend past body posterior.

1I medium rounded triangular aphid, long spatulate mouthparts.

3L very long orange aphid-like specimen, small triangular head.

Q possible aphid, skinny body, brown legs, long spatulate mouthparts.

BW possible aphid, skinny body, short spatulate mouthparts.

4P yellow aphid with red eyes and membranous wings.

AS2 small irregularly rounded possible insect larva.

AS3 small possible insect larva, long legs, rectangular body profile.

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Beetles -index page- usually dark-coloured insects, with a modified pair of wings forming a hard covering over an inner pair.

10C large brown staphylinid beetle, large eyes, gaps between abdominal segments.

11F/BH6 brown staphylinid beetle, small eyes, distinct "neck" and "waist", no gaps between abdominal segments.

13F dark staphylinid beetle, small eyes, large outer wing covering.

J/BI2 staphylinid beetle, large outer wing covering, clear posterior projection.

11E/BI1 dark staphylinid beetle, large bulging eyes, short hairs on body.

13E small brown staphylinid beetle, small eyes, thick antennae.

7E large dark oval beetle, forked posterior appendage present.

19E dark oval beetle, large feather-like appendage on posterior.

BN beetle, iridescent teal blue carapace.

BD3 1.6 cm beetle, dark brown exoskeleton with small black bumps.

3Z large weevil, pitted exoskeleton.

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Other Insects -index page- six-legged arthropods, usually with a head, antennae, throax, and abdomen. Not as above.

C1 large clear yellow insect, long abdomen and antennae.

2Y Psycopteran insect, pale, rounded abdomen.

CS clear insect, large head relative to other body segments.

3T Psycopteran insect, short abdomen, specimen damaged.

AW2 clear insect, no antennae visible, legs concentrated at anterior of body.

AW1 medium-sized possible aphid, oval-shaped, flat, dark body, small spatulate mouthparts.

DH winged thrip, two pairs of feathery wings, large red eyes, long antennae, short body.

CZ winged thrip, two pairs of feathery wings, red eyes, short antennae, long body.

9F mosquito-like fly, large brown eyes, feathery antennae, single pair of wings.

1U adult fly, unique vein pattern on wings.

5P fly with large red eyes, broad wings with few veins.

FM fly, long legs and long antennae.

1T Diptera pupa, developing adult fly visible.

FI mature diptera pupa, long antennae.

FN small dark wasp, long antennae, two pairs of wings.

FB large winged ant.

20D brown ant, two dorsal spikes anterior to petiole and post-petiole.

20E yellow-white ant pupa.

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Grubs -index page- generally segmented worm-like specimens, usually with six legs and many setae, on body, sometimes with posterior projecting structures. Primarily Coleoptera and Diptera larvae and pupae.

FP fat pale diptera pupa, black head, dark spikes on dorsal posterior.

FJ long, yellow-white Ceratopogonid larva, no legs, small black head.

9B large possible beetle larvae, no legs, yellow body, small brown head, two posterior projecting structures.

9C very large possible beetle larvae, white body, yellow head, short legs, setae on posterior.

6M large possible beetle larvae, white body, yellow head, two long, narrow projecting structures on posterior.

3I/BI6 large possible beetle larvae, dark plates with many setae, long thin legs, single posterior projecting structure.

14C/BF6 large possible beetle larvae, pale brown plates with small holes, two pointed projecting structures on posterior.

I wide brown possible beetle larvae.

BI3 large, fat beetle larva.

BG2 beetle larva, large head compared to body.

8F/BG1 possible grub with body covered in smooth brown plates, rounded head with white dots for eyes, projecting structure from posterior.

T5 alien-looking brown thing, eyes made up of six white dots, long, spiky antennae and palps, two long setae emerging from posterior.

2P insect larva, brush-ended setae on dorsal side, long posterior setae.

14A very large grub, yellow body with many setae, two forked projecting structures on posterior.

4U large yellow insect larvae, no visible eyes, unbranched posterior cerci.

BD4 large yellow insect larvae, single posterior tube without accessory structures.

CQ possible grub, clear, wide, segmented body with brown with short setae.

BD2 possible grub, clear body with white internal masses, very short setae on body.

2X Diptera larva, white/clear with brown mouthparts, no setae, no legs.

2Q/BI5 small white Diptera larva, flat and broad with short setae, no legs.

15C brown grub, no legs, many clear-ended setae on body.

FF small, brown, legless diptera larva.

X3 red grub, black head, lots of setae.

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Lots of Legs -index page- specimens with more than four pairs of legs, includes centipedes with one pair of legs per segment, millipedes with two pairs of legs per segment, wood bugs, etc.

CR white centipede, no eyes visible, two posterior projections.

13B very large orange/yellow centipede, rectangular head.

17C wood bug, mottled grey dorsal side, many legs.

1Q millipede, multiple eyes forming an open "V" pattern.

1V yellowish millipede, eyes made up of small circles forming a larger triangular pattern.

FQ large gray/brown millipede.

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Pseudoscorpions -index page- large eight-legged arthropods with clawed pedipalps, like scorpions without tails.

DP small pseudoscorpion, clear, small abdomen relative to rest of body.

AX3 large pseudoscorpion, yellow/green posterior, narrow femurs on legs.

AZ5 very large pseudoscorpion, brown posterior, very wide femurs on most posterior pair of legs.

DO/BE3 very large pseudoscorpion, brown striped abdomen, red pedipalps and chelicerae.

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Everything Else -index page- if it's not in one of the previous categories, it's here, or it's new.

Q5 very small, clear, columnar mini, two long setae project from posterior.

Y2 possible mini opilionid, large wide body, four pairs of extremely long legs.

FR dark brown Lepidoptera larva, many long setae on body.

5L large white "feather duster", many setae in neat rows on body.

T5 alien-looking brown thing, eyes made up of six white dots, long, spiky antennae and palps, two long setae emerging from posterior.

Q5 very small, clear, columnar mini, two long setae project from posterior.

EX small brown nematode, tapered, curled ends.

19F light brown segmented worm in a clear structure encasing body.

17A large brown segmented worm, slightly concave ventral surface.

2R large Oligochaete worm, rectangular segments with no visible setae.

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