Pandionacarus

Balogh, 1937

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Pandionacarus is a of mites in the Avenzoariidae, established by Balogh in 1937. This genus belongs to the order Sarcoptiformes, which includes diverse mite lineages. Records indicate presence in Denmark and Norway. The genus is currently recognized as a synonym of Bonnetella in some taxonomic treatments, though this synonymy status varies across databases.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pandionacarus: //ˌpæn.di.oʊˈnæk.ə.rəs//

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Distribution

Recorded from Denmark (DK) and Norway (NO).

Host Associations

  • Pandion haliaetus - name suggests association with osprey; Avenzoariidae are known as feather mites of birds of prey.

Similar Taxa

  • BonnetellaRecognized as a synonym of Bonnetella in GBIF ; both are feather mite in Avenzoariidae associated with birds of prey.

More Details

Taxonomic Status

Taxonomic status is disputed: NCBI and iNaturalist recognize Pandionacarus as a valid , while GBIF treats it as a synonym of Bonnetella. This reflects ongoing uncertainty in feather mite .

Etymology

name derived from Pandion (the osprey genus) + acarus (mite), indicating original description from osprey .

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