Prostigmatid-mites
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Eupodidae
Eupodidae is a family of mites in the order Trombidiformes, comprising at least 11 genera and 110 described species. The family includes economically significant agricultural pests, notably Halotydeus destructor (redlegged earth mite) and Penthaleus major (blue oat mite), as well as species adapted to extreme environments including Antarctica. Members occupy diverse habitats ranging from agricultural lands to polar regions.
Leptinae
Leptinae is a subfamily of mites in the family Erythraeidae, order Trombidiformes. These are prostigmatid mites, a group that includes many predatory and parasitic species. The subfamily was established by Billberg in 1820 and contains genera characterized by elongated body forms. Members of this subfamily are found across multiple continents, with over 3,000 observations recorded on iNaturalist.