Phytoseiulus persimilis adult.  It appears orange and shiny and moves faster than spider mites.  This species will be found only when introduced each season.  However, a species that looks like this one occurs naturally in our environment and can be found in Florida strawberry, particularly in the spring and when few broad spectrum, disruptive pesticides have been used.

Common Name:  Predaceous mite

Scientific Name:  Phytoseiulus persimilis

Larval Phytoseiulus persimilis recently hatched from an egg.