Vidia
Oudemans, 1905
Vidia is a of mites in the Winterschmidtiidae ( Ensliniellinae), first described by Oudemans in 1905. These mites belong to the order Sarcoptiformes, a group that includes many astigmatid mites associated with various and . The genus is part of the diverse mite fauna within the Acariformes subclass. Very few observations of this genus have been recorded in biodiversity databases.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Vidia: /ˈvɪ.di.a/
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Identification
Vidia can be distinguished from related within Ensliniellinae by its placement in the Winterschmidtiidae. Members of this family are typically small, soft-bodied mites with reduced . Generic-level identification requires examination of detailed morphological features including setal patterns, leg chaetotaxy, and body proportions visible only under high magnification.
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Taxonomic Note
The Vidia is placed in Winterschmidtiidae according to Catalogue of Life and NCBI , though iNaturalist lists it under Hemisarcoptidae. This discrepancy reflects ongoing taxonomic revisions within the Astigmata. The genus contains few described and remains poorly studied.
Data Availability
GBIF records only 3 observations for this , indicating it is rarely collected or underreported in biodiversity surveys. No -level information is readily available in major databases.