The Balanoro Force mites were insects native to Balanor. The they fed on the Force within a target range. They live deep in the jungles. It creates its share of annoyance and embarrassment. The Force mite is a tiny, winged creature with a pair of odd proboscises and numerous legs. It is resistant to various climate conditions and, if attached to a subject, does not require food or oxygen. It prefers warm, wet climates, and, unlike most insects, does not travel in swarms.
Sources
Tricks and Traps: Mite of the Force on Wizards.com (original site is defunct) (First identified as Force mite)- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia (First identified as Balanoro Force mite)
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