Giant red velvet mite.

The giant red velvet mite is the largest of the red velvet mites. It is native to Africa. The giant red velvet mite is suitably named since it is the largest of the mites at just under 1/2 inch (about 1 1/3 centimeters) long. Dense, bright-red, velvety fur covers the body of this desert-dwelling species. Thousands of these mites often appear from underground after rain showers.