18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Harvestman spider with a red mite
Harvestman spider (Family Opilioned) with a red mite (ectoparasitic larvae of the genus Leptus). The mites do not kill their host, just feed and then move onto another host, In this relationship, the parasite gains benefits, while the spider suffers. Locations: Horton plain, Sri Lanka Sony A6500, Sony 90mm f2.8 G 1/160 sec, f 5, ISO 160, 90mm
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 03.2020 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2020 |
| Photo Location: | Horton Plane, Sri Lanka |
| Camera: | ILCE-6500 |
| Copyright: | © Damith Osuranga Danthanarayana |