Meal mite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a meal (or grain) mite,Acarus siro. They have long hairs extending from their body and large powerful front legs. This species is a common pest of granaries,mills and kitchens,feeding particularly on grains and cereals. They reproduce rapidly under good conditions and when unfavourable conditions prevail they form a resting stage in which they can survive for over two years. Magnification unknown | |
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