Prostigmatan
Guides
Calyptostomatoidea
Calyptostomatoidea is a superfamily of mites in the order Trombidiformes, established by Oudemans in 1923. It belongs to the infraorder Anystina and contains a single family, Calyptostomatidae. These mites are relatively poorly known compared to other prostigmatan groups, with limited published research on their biology and ecology.
Hydrodromidae
Hydrodromidae is a family of mites in the order Trombidiformes, classified within the superfamily Hydryphantoidea. The family contains at least one recognized genus, Hydrodroma, including the described species H. despiciens. These mites are part of the diverse prostigmatan assemblage, a large group of often predatory or parasitic arachnids.
Hygrobatidae
water mites
Hygrobatidae is a family of prostigmatan mites in the order Trombidiformes, commonly known as water mites. The family comprises approximately 78 genera and over 100 described species, though estimates vary. Members are primarily aquatic, inhabiting springs, streams, and running waters across multiple continents. The genus Hygrobates includes a well-studied species complex (fluviatilis-complex) with ten or more morphologically similar species. Some species exhibit parasitic associations with amphibians.