Testudacarus is a of mites in the Torrenticolidae, first described by Walter in 1928. Members of this family are primarily associated with freshwater , particularly streams and running waters. The genus is part of the diverse prostigmatan mite radiation within the order Trombidiformes. Records indicate presence in North America, with observations from the United States.
Habitat
Associated with freshwater lotic environments, specifically streams and running waters, consistent with -level of Torrenticolidae.
Distribution
North America; documented from Vermont, United States.
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Taxonomic History
The was established by Walter in 1928. It belongs to the superfamily Lebertioidea within the prostigmatan mites.