Estelloxus

Habeeb, 1963

Estelloxus is a of mites in the Lebertiidae, order Trombidiformes. The genus was established by Habeeb in 1963 and belongs to the superfamily Lebertioidea. Members of this genus are predatory or parasitic mites associated with freshwater or semi-aquatic . The genus is poorly known, with limited published information on and .

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How to pronounce Estelloxus: /ˌɛstəˈlɒksəs/

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Habitat

Freshwater and semi-aquatic environments. Members of the Lebertiidae are generally associated with aquatic or moist including streams, rivers, and lakes.

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Taxonomic placement

Estelloxus is classified within the superfamily Lebertioidea, infraorder Anystina. The Lebertiidae contains of predatory mites often found in association with aquatic insects or other arthropods.

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