Penthaleidae Explained

Penthaleidae, also referred to as earth mites, are a family of mites that are major winter pests of a variety of crops and pastures in southern Australia.^[1]

The following genera are found in the family in Australia:^[2]

• Chromotydaeus Berlese, 1903
• Halotydeus Berlese, 1891
• Penthaleus Koch, 1835

Notes and References

1. H. Womersley . 1941 . The red-legged earth-mite (Acarina, Penthaleidae) of Australia . . 65 . 2 . 292–294 .
2. Web site: Australian Faunal Directory: Names list for Penthalidae. 2022-01-26. biodiversity.org.au. en.