Promegistus
Family of mites
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Promegistus is a genus of parasitiform mite in the order Mesostigmata, suborder Trigynaspida. It is the only member of the family Promegistidae[1] (being placed in its original description in the family Paramegistidae). It is endemic to Australia. It contains two species, Promegistus armstrongi and Promegistus sachai.[2] Adults are believed to be parasitic on large carabid beetles, while young juveniles like other trigynaspids are thought to be free living.[3]
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| Photo of Promegistus armstrongi | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Mesostigmata |
| Family: | Promegistidae Kethley, 1977 |
| Genus: | Promegistus Womersley, 1958 |
| Type species | |
| Promegistus armstrongi Womersley, 1958 | |
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