Sarcoptiformes
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Aculops euphorbicolus
Aculops euphorbicolus is a species of eriophyid mite in the genus Aculops. Like other members of this genus, it is likely a plant-feeding specialist, though specific host associations and pest status have not been documented in the provided sources. The genus Aculops contains several economically significant pest species, including the tomato russet mite (Aculops lycopersici) and the hemp russet mite (Aculops cannabicola), but A. euphorbicolus itself has received limited research attention.
Alycidae
Alycidae is a family of mites in the suborder Endeostigmata, established by Canestrini and Fanzago in 1877. The family comprises at least six recognized genera: Alycus, Amphialycus, Coccalicus, Laminamichaelia, Orthacarus, and Petralycus. These mites belong to the primitive acariform group Endeostigmata, which retains ancestral characteristics. The family has been documented in northern European countries including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Boletoglyphus
Boletoglyphus is a genus of mites in the family Acaridae, established by Volgin in 1953. The genus contains four described species: B. cribrosus, B. boletophagi, B. ornatus, and B. extremiorientalis. The specific epithet "boletophagi" and genus name suggest an association with boletes (fungi in the family Boletaceae), though this relationship has not been formally documented in the available literature. These mites belong to the order Sarcoptiformes, which includes many stored-product and fungal-feeding mites.
Boletoglyphus ornatus
Boletoglyphus ornatus is a species of mite in the family Acaridae, first described by Fain and Ide in 1976. It belongs to the order Sarcoptiformes, a group that includes many stored product and fungal-feeding mites. The genus Boletoglyphus is associated with fungi, particularly mushrooms (boletes), as indicated by its name. Very little published information exists about the specific biology or ecology of this particular species.
Gymnodamaeus
Gymnodamaeus is a genus of oribatid mites (Acari: Oribatida) in the family Gymnodamaeidae, first described by Kulczynski in 1902. The genus contains multiple species distributed across various regions, with recent taxonomic work describing new species from Austria. As members of the diverse oribatid mite fauna, these mites contribute to soil ecosystem processes. The genus is classified within the superfamily Gymnodamaeoidea.
Hemisarcoptoidea
Hemisarcoptoidea is a superfamily of mites within the order Sarcoptiformes, established by Oudemans in 1908. This group comprises several families of astigmatid mites, including the family Hemisarcoptidae. Members of this superfamily are generally small, soft-bodied arachnids with reduced sclerotization. The group has been documented in ecological studies, particularly regarding associations with insects and other arthropods.
Nanorchestes
Nanorchestes is a genus of mites in the family Nanorchestidae, order Sarcoptiformes. These small arachnids are part of the Endeostigmata, a group of primitive mites. The genus was established by Topsent and Trouessart in 1890. Records indicate presence in northern European regions including the British Isles, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Neoliodoidea
Neoliodoidea is a superfamily of oribatid mites within the order Sarcoptiformes. These mites are part of the diverse soil-dwelling microarthropod fauna, contributing to decomposition processes. The group is relatively poorly studied compared to other oribatid superfamilies, with limited species-level documentation.
Oppiidae
Oppiidae is a large and diverse family of oribatid mites comprising over 1000 described species. These microarthropods inhabit soil and litter layers across varied terrestrial ecosystems worldwide, from coastal sands to forest floors and grasslands. The family is taxonomically complex with numerous genera, many of which have restricted distributions or are poorly studied in particular regions such as Mongolia and Korea.
P. fuscus
Pandionacarus fuscus is a species of mite in the family Avenzoariidae, order Sarcoptiformes. The genus name indicates an association with the osprey genus Pandion, suggesting this mite may be an ectoparasite or commensal of ospreys. Very little published information exists on the biology or ecology of this species. The species was described by Nitzsch in 1818, indicating it has been recognized in scientific literature for over two centuries.
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.
Sarcoptidae
Itch Mites
Sarcoptidae is a family of parasitic mites in the order Sarcoptiformes, commonly known as itch mites. The family includes the genus Sarcoptes, whose members cause sarcoptic mange in mammals. These mites are obligate parasites that burrow into host skin, causing intense pruritus, crusting lesions, and potentially fatal secondary infections. Sarcoptes scabiei, the most studied species, infests over 200 million humans worldwide and numerous domestic and wild mammal species.
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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.
Vidia
Vidia is a genus of mites in the family Winterschmidtiidae (subfamily Ensliniellinae), first described by Oudemans in 1905. These mites belong to the order Sarcoptiformes, a group that includes many astigmatid mites associated with various habitats and hosts. The genus is part of the diverse mite fauna within the Acariformes subclass. Very few observations of this genus have been recorded in biodiversity databases.