Limnochares
Latreille, 1796
Species Guides
1- Limnochares americana(Red Freshwater Mite)
Limnochares is a of mites in the Limnocharidae, established by Latreille in 1796. The genus contains at least two described : Limnochares aquatica (Linnaeus, 1758) and Limnochares americana Lundblad, 1941. These mites are classified within the order Trombidiformes, a diverse group of arachnids commonly known as mites and ticks.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Limnochares: //ˌlɪmnəˈkɛəriːz//
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Distribution
Records indicate presence in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Vermont, United States. The specific epithet "aquatica" suggests at least one occurs in aquatic environments.
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Taxonomic notes
The name Limnochares derives from Greek roots suggesting association with pools or marshes (limne) and grace or delicacy (charis), consistent with the aquatic implied by L. aquatica.