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Microtrombidiinae
Microtrombidiinae is a subfamily of mites within the family Microtrombidiidae, order Trombidiformes. Members are classified within the Parasitengona, a group characterized by complex life cycles involving parasitic larval stages and predatory or free-living post-larval stages. These mites are generally small to medium-sized with bright coloration, often red or orange. The subfamily was established by Thor in 1935 and contains multiple genera distributed across various regions.
Neotrombidium beeri
Neotrombidium beeri is a species of velvet mite in the family Microtrombidiidae. Its larvae have been documented as subelytral parasites of false mealworm beetles in Arkansas. Like other members of Parasitengona, this species exhibits a complex life history involving parasitic larval stages and predatory adults. The species represents part of the poorly understood diversity of terrestrial parasitengone mites in North America.