Hexathrombium is a of parasitic mites in the Microtrombidiidae. These mites have been documented as of beetles, specifically recorded from the carabid Ceroglossus buqueti. The genus was established by Cooreman in 1944. As microtrombidiid mites, they likely belong to the parasitic life stage known as the parasitengone , though specific details for this genus remain limited.
Host Associations
- Ceroglossus buqueti - Specific association documented; mites show attachment preferences related to host body size and sex
Behavior
Attachment preferences on are influenced by host body size and sex; mites exhibit specific body distribution patterns on the host .
Ecological Role
of ground beetles (Carabidae).
More Details
Taxonomic note
The placement shows discrepancy between sources: GBIF lists Microtrombidiidae, while NCBI lists Eutrombidiidae. Both families belong to the superfamily Eutrombidioidea within the suborder Prostigmata.
Research context
The only detailed ecological study found examined patterns on Ceroglossus buqueti in relation to characteristics, but did not describe mite or broader geographic or range.