Every now and then, you notice something catching a free ride — mites on a beetle, algae on a snail, or some tiny insect clinging to a bigger one. Sometimes I only spot them when looking back at photos. Thought it could be fun to have a place to share those little tag-alongs if you’ve found any.

Unexpected hitchhikers

tiwane September 11, 2025, 7:16pm 3

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