Side View of Mating Mite (IMAGE) University of Michigan Caption This is a side view of a mating pair of the extinct mite Glaesacarus rhombeus, preserved in amber. In this species, the usual sex roles are reversed, with females in control of mating. Credit Ekaterina Sidorchuk Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.