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Genus Histiogaster

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Mite ID - Histiogaster Mite ID - Histiogaster tiny mite - Histiogaster
Classification
Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Subphylum Chelicerata (Chelicerates)
Class Arachnida (Arachnids)
Subclass Acari (Mites and Ticks)
Superorder Acariformes
Order Astigmata (Astigs)
Suborder Acaridia
Superfamily Acaroidea
Family Acaridae
Genus Histiogaster
Remarks
subcortical mites - This genus includes a number of species of subcortical mites. They are fungivorous (food boli are easily visible in the guts in the photos). Dispersing deutonymphs are generalized phoretics, commonly found on subcortical beetles and occasionally other insects. … Barry M. OConnor, 14 July, 2009
Contributed by John R. Maxwell on 14 July, 2009 - 11:04pm
Additional contributions by john and jane balaban
Last updated 15 July, 2009 - 9:52am

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