Liponyssoides

Definition

A genus of mites that are known to be parasites of rodents and occasionally birds, belonging to the family Macronyssidae.

Etymology

From Greek 'lipon-', meaning 'fat', and 'nyssos-', meaning 'small'.

Example

Liponyssoides sanguineus is a common blood parasite of rodents.

Related Terms

• Macronyssidae
• Blood-feeding
• Rodent parasite

Usage Notes

Liponyssoides species are often difficult to identify and may be misidentified as other Macronyssidae genera.