Stubborn pest - mite or possibly aphid

[harpspiel]

So any general consensus on whether this is a predatory, beneficial mite, or a two-spotted spider mite? They are definitely more than 0.5 mm and less than 1mm long.

If it was the two-spotted spider mite, and I have been seeing them on the Schoenorchis leaves for maybe two weeks now, would I be seeing some damage?

[Tindomul]

Get rid of them. Thats my advice.

[camille1585]

Nope, not 2 spotted mite. They very clearly have 2 spots... Tomorrow I'll see if any of my colleagues have an idea of what they are.

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It might be these guys: Natural Enemies Gallery: Western predatory mite--UC IPM

[harpspiel]

Well, since I was placing an order with Andy's I sent him a picture and asked about the mites. Andy says he has never seen these mites before, but he said that very active mites tend to be the predatory ones so I should not worry too much about it. I think until I start seeing some damage to the plants, I will pretty much let them do their thing.

[Anastasia Beverhausen]

Hi all! Found this thread very educational, I was wondering if anybody was able to ID the mites? And I hope the plants in the pictures are in good health and vigor. Thanks!