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P. fuscus
Pandionacarus fuscus is a species of mite in the family Avenzoariidae, order Sarcoptiformes. The genus name indicates an association with the osprey genus Pandion, suggesting this mite may be an ectoparasite or commensal of ospreys. Very little published information exists on the biology or ecology of this species. The species was described by Nitzsch in 1818, indicating it has been recognized in scientific literature for over two centuries.
mite Sarcoptiformes Avenzoariidae ectoparasite osprey-associated arachnid parasite
Parasitiformes
mites and ticks
Parasitiformes is a superorder of arachnids constituting one of two major mite lineages, alongside Acariformes. The group includes ticks (Ixodida), the highly diverse predatory and parasitic Mesostigmata, the small scavenging Holothyrida, and the large segmented Opilioacarida. Over 12,000 species have been described, with estimates of 100,000–200,000 total species. Recent phylogenomic analyses indicate Parasitiformes is more closely related to other chelicerates (spiders, scorpions, horseshoe crabs) than to Acariformes, challenging the traditional unification of all 'mites' as a single natural group.
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Parateneriffia
Parateneriffia is a genus of prostigmatic mites in the family Teneriffiidae, established by Thor in 1911. These mites belong to the superfamily Anystoidea, a group of predatory mites. The genus is rarely encountered, with only three observations recorded in iNaturalist as of the source date. Members of this genus are part of the diverse soil and litter mite fauna.
mite predatory-mite soil-mite prostigmatid teneriffiid
Penthaleidae
earth mites
Penthaleidae, commonly known as earth mites, is a family of mites in the order Trombidiformes. The family is distributed globally across every continent. In southern Australia, several species are major agricultural pests, causing damage to winter crops and pastures. The family contains approximately 30 described species across seven genera, including economically significant species such as *Halotydeus destructor* (the redlegged earth mite) and *Penthaleus major* (the blue oat mite).
agricultural-pest winter-active cosmopolitan mite earth-mite
Phyllocoptes didelphis
Phyllocoptes didelphis is a minute eriophyid mite in the family Eriophyidae. This species belongs to a genus containing many gall-forming and vagrant plant-feeding mites. The specific epithet 'didelphis' refers to the Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana), though the reason for this association is not documented in available sources. Eriophyid mites are among the smallest arthropods and are exclusively associated with plants.
eriophyid mite microscopic plant-feeding arachnid
Polistes dominula
European Paper Wasp
Polistes dominula is a highly successful invasive social wasp native to Eurasia that has established populations across North America, South America, New Zealand, South Africa, and other regions. First detected in North America near Boston in 1978, it has become one of the most abundant wasps on the continent. The species builds small, exposed paper nests in protected locations and preys primarily on live insects, particularly caterpillars. Unlike yellowjackets, it does not scavenge for meat or sugar. Its rapid spread has been attributed to ecological flexibility, superior competitive ability, and tolerance of human-altered environments.
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Polyphagotarsonemus latus
Broad Mite, Yellow Tea Mite, Citrus Silver Mite
Polyphagotarsonemus latus, commonly known as the broad mite, is a microscopic tarsonemid mite with a cosmopolitan distribution and an exceptionally broad host range spanning over 60 plant families. First described from mango in a Washington, D.C. greenhouse in 1904, it has become a significant agricultural pest affecting crops including cotton, soybean, peppers, strawberries, blackberries, citrus, tea, coffee, and increasingly, cannabis and hemp. The mite feeds on young, tender plant tissues, causing characteristic damage including leaf stunting, twisting, and distortion that resembles auxin herbicide injury. It thrives in greenhouse environments and tropical to subtropical climates, with development occurring between 10–36°C at high humidity. Management relies on acaricides and biological control using predatory mites such as Amblyseius swirskii, Neoseiulus californicus, and A. orientalis.
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Psoroptidae
Scab Mite
Psoroptidae is a family of parasitic mites in the order Sarcoptiformes. Members are 1–2 mm in length and inhabit the surface of host skin rather than burrowing into it. The family includes economically important genera such as Psoroptes, Chorioptes, and Otodectes, which cause mange and skin disease in mammals. Host associations span domestic animals (sheep, cattle, horses, dogs, cats, rabbits) and wildlife including African monkeys and various bird species.
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Pterygosomatoidea
Pterygosomatoidea is a superfamily of mites within the order Trombidiformes. These arachnids are part of the diverse Prostigmata lineage, which includes many parasitic and predatory mite groups. The superfamily encompasses several families of mites that are primarily associated with reptiles as hosts. They represent a specialized evolutionary radiation within the Eleutherengona infraorder.
mite arachnid ectoparasite reptile-parasite
Rhysotritia
Rhysotritia is a genus of oribatid mites in the family Euphthiracaridae. The genus contains multiple described species distributed across several continents, with documented occurrence in Japan, Brazil, and Europe. A notable study in Japan identified two distinct morphological forms of Rhysotritia ardua that differ in claw formula, body size, coloration, and setal characteristics, though their taxonomic status remains unresolved.
oribatid mite soil-fauna
Riccardoellinae
Riccardoellinae is a subfamily of mites within the family Ereynetidae, order Trombidiformes. These prostigmatic mites are part of the diverse soil and litter mite fauna. Members are small, soft-bodied arachnids with limited published documentation. The subfamily was established to accommodate genera with distinctive morphological features separating them from other Ereynetidae.
mite soil-fauna decomposer prostigmata cryptic-fauna
Sancassania anomala
Sancassania anomala is a species of mite belonging to the family Acaridae, within the order Sarcoptiformes. These mites are part of the diverse oribatid mite fauna, a group primarily known for their role in decomposition and nutrient cycling in soil ecosystems. The genus Sancassania includes species commonly associated with stored products, decaying organic matter, and various substrates where they feed on fungi and detrital material. Specific information about S. anomala remains limited in publicly available sources.
mite acarid oribatid Sarcoptiformes Acaridae Sancassania decomposer soil-fauna
Sarcoptes
itch mite, mange mite
Sarcoptes is a genus of parasitic mites in the family Sarcoptidae. The genus contains species that are permanent obligate ectoparasites of mammals, most notably *Sarcoptes scabiei*, which causes scabies in humans and sarcoptic mange in livestock, wildlife, and companion animals. These mites burrow into the epidermis of their hosts, where they feed, reproduce, and complete their entire life cycle. Infestations cause intense pruritus, skin lesions, and significant economic and health impacts globally. Taxonomic treatment varies: some authorities recognize multiple host-specific varieties of *S. scabiei*, while others treat these as distinct species.
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Sarcoptes scabiei
Scabies Mite, Itch Mite
Sarcoptes scabiei is a parasitic mite that burrows into the epidermis of mammals, causing scabies in humans and sarcoptic mange in animals. The mite has a cosmopolitan distribution and infests numerous host species including humans, domestic animals, and wildlife. Adult females create characteristic S-shaped burrows in the stratum corneum where they deposit eggs. The disease produces intense pruritus through host immune responses to mites, eggs, and fecal pellets. Different host-adapted variants exist, though cross-infectivity between closely related hosts has been documented.
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Sarcoptidae
Itch Mites
Sarcoptidae is a family of parasitic mites in the order Sarcoptiformes, commonly known as itch mites. The family includes the genus Sarcoptes, whose members cause sarcoptic mange in mammals. These mites are obligate parasites that burrow into host skin, causing intense pruritus, crusting lesions, and potentially fatal secondary infections. Sarcoptes scabiei, the most studied species, infests over 200 million humans worldwide and numerous domestic and wild mammal species.
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Speleognathinae
Speleognathinae is a subfamily of mites in the family Ereynetidae comprising endoparasites of the respiratory tracts of birds. These mites inhabit the nasal cavities and associated passages of avian hosts across multiple continents. At least 37 species in 15 genera have been documented from the Afrotropical region alone. The subfamily is distinguished from related nasal mite taxa by morphological features used in taxonomic keys.
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Sperchonopsis
Sperchonopsis is a genus of water mites in the family Sperchontidae. The genus was established by Piersig in 1896 and contains species found in Europe and North America. Sperchonopsis phreaticus is the only formally described species currently associated with this genus. These mites belong to the diverse group of prostigmatic mites within the order Trombidiformes.
water-mite aquatic mite Sperchontidae
Vasates
eriophyid gall mites
Vasates is a genus of eriophyid mites (family Eriophyidae) that induce gall formation on host plant leaves. Species in this genus are associated with diverse host plants including maple (Acer), black locust (Robinia), and lupine (Lupinus). The genus includes at least three described species: V. aceriscrumena, V. quadripedes, and V. lupini. Males exhibit specialized mate-guarding behavior of quiescent female nymphs prior to their emergence.
Eriophyidae gall-mite plant-parasite Arachnida mite gall-induction sex-dissociation mate-guarding spermatophore-deposition