Arthropod-parasites
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Charletonia
Charletonia is a genus of erythraeid mites comprising approximately 86 described species based on larval morphology. The genus is globally distributed and comprises ectoparasitic mites whose larvae attach to arthropod hosts. Adult and nymphal stages are active predators, though less frequently encountered than the distinctive larval form. The genus was established by Oudemans in 1910 and belongs to the family Erythraeidae within the order Trombidiformes.
Erythraeinae
Erythraeinae is a subfamily of mites within Erythraeidae comprising 26 genera. Larvae are parasitic on other arthropods, while nymphs and adults are free-living predators of small insects. The subfamily exhibits substantial morphological differences between parasitic larvae and free-living active stages. Members have been documented across multiple continents with notable diversity in China.
Tanaupodidae
Tanaupodidae is a family of mites in the order Trombidiformes, suborder Parasitengona, considered to form one of the basal clades of this group. The family is considered enigmatic due to limited knowledge of its biology and diversity. Larvae of at least some genera are parasitic on arthropod hosts, including aphids and springtails. The family includes approximately 13 genera, with fossil records from Baltic amber indicating an ancient evolutionary history.
Trombellidae
Trombellidae is a family of prostigmatid mites within the superfamily Trombiculoidea. These mites are closely related to chiggers (Trombiculidae) and share the characteristic parasitic larval stage, though they are far less studied than their medically important relatives. The family is distinguished by particular morphological features of the larval gnathosoma and setation patterns. Adult trombellids are free-living predators, while larvae are ectoparasites of arthropods.