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