Oribatid
Guides
Adoristes
Adoristes is a genus of oribatid mites in the family Liacaridae, established by Hull in 1916. The genus contains species associated with decomposing coniferous litter in northern temperate forests. The best-studied species, Adoristes ovatus, exhibits pronounced sexual size dimorphism and develops through a characteristic morphological ontogeny with distinct juvenile stages adapted for xylophagy.
Cosmochthonius
Cosmochthonius is a genus of oribatid mites (Oribatida: Cosmochthoniidae) established by Berlese in 1910. The genus comprises at least eleven species distributed across the Mediterranean basin and parts of the former Soviet Union. Species exhibit a split distribution pattern, with five species occurring in both western and eastern Mediterranean regions while six species are endemic to the eastern Mediterranean.
Exochocepheus
Exochocepheus is a genus of oribatid mites in the family Scutoverticidae, established by Woolley & Higgins in 1968. The genus comprises seven described species distributed across the Northern Hemisphere, with records from North America, Europe, and northern Asia. Oribatid mites in this group are primarily soil-dwelling decomposers.
Gozmanyina
Gozmanyina is a genus of oribatid mites in the family Cosmochthoniidae, established by Balogh & Mahunka in 1983. The genus contains at least three described species: G. golosovae, G. majestus, and G. pehuen. These mites belong to the diverse group of soil-dwelling microarthropods commonly known as moss mites or beetle mites.
Joshuella
Joshuella is a genus of oribatid mites in the family Gymnodamaeidae, first described by Wallwork in 1972. These mites belong to the diverse group of soil-dwelling microarthropods commonly known as moss mites or beetle mites. The genus is part of the superfamily Gymnodamaeoidea, a group characterized by certain morphological reductions in the adult stage. Records of this genus are sparse, with limited observational data available.
Lucoppia
Lucoppia is a genus of oribatid mites in the family Oribatulidae, established by Berlese in 1908. These mites belong to the diverse group of soil-dwelling microarthropods commonly known as moss mites or beetle mites. As oribatids, they are part of the decomposer community in terrestrial ecosystems. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature, with limited species-level descriptions and ecological studies available.
Lucoppia burrowsii
Lucoppia burrowsii is a species of oribatid mite in the family Oppioidea. It was described by Mahunka in 1992 from specimens collected in South Africa. Oribatid mites in this genus are generally small, slow-moving decomposers found in soil and leaf litter. The species is known from limited material and has not been extensively studied.
Mochloribatula texana
Mochloribatula texana is a species of oribatid mite in the family Mochlozetidae. First described by Ewing in 1909, this species belongs to a group of soil-dwelling mites commonly known as beetle mites or box mites. Oribatid mites play important roles in decomposition and nutrient cycling in terrestrial ecosystems. The specific epithet "texana" suggests a connection to Texas, though the full geographic range remains incompletely documented.
Oribotritia
Oribotritia is a genus of oribatid mites (also known as beetle mites or moss mites) in the family Oribotritiidae. The genus was established by Jacot in 1924 and contains at least three described species. Oribatid mites in this group are soil-dwelling microarthropods that contribute to decomposition processes.
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.
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.
Scheloribatidae
Scheloribatidae is a family of oribatid mites in the order Sarcoptiformes, established by Grandjean in 1933. The family comprises at least 20 genera and approximately 320 described species. Members of this family are part of the diverse soil mite fauna and contribute to decomposition processes in terrestrial ecosystems.