Eylaidae
Eylaidae is a of in the Trombidiformes, suborder Prostigmata. The family contains at least one , Eylais, with approximately six described . These mites are classified within the superfamily Eylaoidea and infraorder Anystina. The group is poorly studied, with limited published information on their biology and .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eylaidae: /ˌaɪˈleɪ.iˌdiː/
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Distribution
Records exist from Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE).
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Taxonomic notes
Eylaidae is placed in the superfamily Eylaoidea within the infraorder Anystina. The is represented by at least 104 observations on iNaturalist, suggesting it may be more frequently encountered than the small number of described indicates.
Research status
This remains poorly known. The Eylais was established in the 19th century, but modern taxonomic revisions and biological studies are lacking.