How to Identify Penthaleidae
Penthaleidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Trombidiformes, class Arachnida. The family contains 2 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Penthaleidae Species
Halotydeus destructor (Tucker, 1925)
Halotydeus destructor (Tucker, 1925)
Halotydeus destructor is an earth mite species in Penthaleidae, first described …
Penthaleus major (A.L.Dugès, 1834)
Penthaleus major (A.L.Dugès, 1834)
Penthaleus major, the blue oat mite, is a widely introduced agricultural mite pe…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Penthaleidae?
Penthaleidae animals belong to the Trombidiformes order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 2 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Penthaleidae?
Penthaleidae is classified in the order Trombidiformes, class Arachnida, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 2 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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