Red mite
(genus
Dinothrombium)
Appearance
Covered in fine hairs and bright red, looks like a velvet cushion. The bright colour appear to be aposematic, hinting at their unpleasant taste and smell.
Harmless to humans Harmless to humans and regarded as beneficial because they feed on tiny arthropods and their eggs.
Habitat
Appears in sandy areas after rain.
Interesting links
Wikipedia