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Mites and Ticks of Zihuatanejo

SUBCLASS ACARI

-Animals (Kingdom Animalia)

-Arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda)

-Chelicerates (Subphylum Chelicerata)

-Arachnids (Class Arachnida)

-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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