Hi all, and thank everyone for your expertise! Every spring/summer I begin to notice - actually I don't really 'notice' them until they bite because they are so small - these teeny-tiny insects that bite my arms/legs. They never leave a mark on my skin after they bite, nor do they itch much. I will feel a tiny sting/bite and automatically itch the spot and will see this small, orangish, almost flesh colored bug where I felt the sting. It might itch for 30 seconds after I feel the bite and kill the bug. They seem to be attracted to white or light colored clothing, although they could be on darker clothing, and I just can't see them. After searching the web and tons of forums, I don't not believe they are 'no see ums' or clover mites. Any and all help to identify these tiny pests is much appreciated! The photo I attached is not very good, but I found this one on my phone screen while I was looking at pictures to identify these pests....it's like the bug knew lol. That is my index fingernail beside the tiny bug. Thanks all!
Very tiny orangish-red insect that bites!
Most likely a mite, but cannot see any identifying details in your image...
Please ignore the 'advice' from KarryDavis - Not only does it appear to be SPAM, following it would do more harm than good. Also, another thought has occurred to me - if these 'bites' are only occurring outdoors, they might be thrips...
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