Proarctacarus
Makarova, 2003
Proarctacarus is a of mites in the Arctacaridae, established in 2003. The genus contains three described , all named by Makarova. These mites are associated with coniferous forests in mountainous regions of western North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Proarctacarus: /proʊˌɑːrk.təˈkɛərəs/
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Habitat
Coniferous forests in mountain regions of western North America.
Distribution
Western North America. Specific localities include Canada (British Columbia) and the United States (Oregon), as indicated by epithets canadensis and oregonensis, and the species Proarctacarus johnstoni.
Host Associations
- coniferous forests - General association; specific relationships are not documented.
More Details
Taxonomic Status
The Proarctacarus is marked as DOUBTFUL in GBIF, indicating potential taxonomic uncertainty that requires further investigation.
Species Diversity
The is known from three described , all described in the same year (2003) by the same author: Proarctacarus canadensis, Proarctacarus johnstoni, and Proarctacarus oregonensis.