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More than 2200 species of the wild flora and fauna photographed in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico and the surrounding area.
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Mites and Ticks of Zihuatanejo
SUBCLASS ACARI
-Arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda)
-Chelicerates (Subphylum Chelicerata)
-Mites and Ticks (Subclass Acari)
-Superorder Acariformes
-Trombidiform Mites (Order Trombidiformes)
-Suborder (Parasitengona)
-Velvet Mites, Chiggers, and Relatives (Infraorder Trombidia)
-Superfamily Erythraeoidea
The Erythraeoidea are a superfamily of mites belonging to the order Trombidiformes, characterized by their bright coloration and predatory lifestyles. These mites are primarily known for their ecological roles as predators of small arthropods and insect eggs. Brightly colored, often red or orange, which gives them a distinctive appearance.
Erythraeoidea Mites
Erythraeoidea

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