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Neotrombidiidae
velvet mites, chiggers
Neotrombidiidae is a family of mites in the order Trombidiformes, encompassing velvet mites and chiggers. The family contains at least four recognized genera: Anomalothrombium, Discotrombium, Monunguis, and Neotrombidium. Members of this family are part of the diverse assemblage of parasitengone mites, a group characterized by complex life cycles involving parasitic larval stages and predatory post-larval stages.