Velvet-mite
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Callidosoma
Callidosoma is a genus of mites in the family Erythraeidae, subfamily Callidosomatinae. Members are classified within the superfamily Erythraeoidea, a group of predatory mites commonly known as velvet mites or rain mites. The genus was established by Womersley in 1936 and is distributed across multiple continents. Erythraeid mites are generally characterized by their soft, often brightly colored bodies and active predatory habits.
Clypeosoma
Clypeosoma is a genus of mites in the family Smarididae, order Trombidiformes. Smarididae are predatory mites commonly known as velvet mites due to their dense setae. The genus is poorly documented with minimal published research and only one observation recorded on iNaturalist. Its members are likely active predators in soil and leaf litter habitats.
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.