Penthaleidae
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| Penthaleidae | |
|---|---|
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| Penthaleus major | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Trombidiformes |
| Superfamily: | Eupodoidea |
| Family: | Penthaleidae Oudemans, 1931 |
| Diversity | |
| 6 genera
~29 species | |
Penthaleidae, also referred to as earth mites, are a family of mites found on every continent. They are major winter pests of a variety of crops and pastures in southern Australia.[1]
