Dinothrombium is a genus of mites belonging to the family Trombidiidae, which are commonly known as red velvet mites. As suggested by the name, Dinothrombium are covered in fine hairs and they are bri
Red velvet mite
A pest is any organism harmful to humans or human concerns. The term is particularly used for creatures that damage crops, livestock, and forestry or cause a nuisance to people, especially in their ho
Dinothrombium
…can be conspicuous and numerous. They are harmless to humans and regarded as beneficial because they feed on tiny arthropods and their eggs, including pest species. The following species are recognised in the genus Dinothrombium…
Varied carpet beetle larvae, Anthrenus verbasci, damaging a specimen of Sceliphron destillatorius in an entomological collection
Pests, such as these termites, often occur in high densities, making the damage they do even more detrimental.
Feral pigeons, Columba livia domestica, can become very numerous in cities.
Caltrop, Tribulus terrestris, is sometimes considered a pest plant because of its sharp spiny burrs, shown here in a person's foot.