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Leptus
Arthropods

Leptus sp.

Notes

These mites are parasitic on Desert Harvestmen, Trachyrhinus marmoratus.

Sources

[Maldonado et al., 2006, Mackay et al., 1992]

Taxonomic Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumArthropoda (Arthropods)
SubphylumChelicerata (Scorpions and spiders)
ClassArachnida
OrderACARI (Mites and Ticks)
FamilyERYTHRAEIDAE
GenusLeptus
Speciessp.

Recent Observations

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timpaasilaOct 24, 2026Abernethy NSW 2325, Australia
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Leptus
walkingbirdnerdSep 8, 2026Durham Rd, Madison, CT, US
Serrated Hinged Terrapin (opens in new tab)
Serrated Hinged Terrapin
seasearchMay 20, 2026Skukuza, Mpumalanga, ZA
Serrated Hinged Terrapin (opens in new tab)
Serrated Hinged Terrapin
alexb1618Aug 14, 2026Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, ZA
Leptus (opens in new tab)
Leptus
addy_molinaOct 10, 2026Ecatepec de Morelos, Méx., México
Leptus (opens in new tab)
Leptus
addy_molinaOct 10, 2026Ecatepec de Morelos, Méx., México
Leptus (opens in new tab)
Leptus
claus_in_natureOct 9, 2026Toolangi VIC 3777, Australia
Leptus (opens in new tab)
Leptus
claus_in_natureOct 9, 2026Toolangi VIC 3777, Australia
Leptus (opens in new tab)
Leptus
k_tolentinoOct 10, 2026Ecatepec de Morelos, Méx., México
Serrated Hinged Terrapin (opens in new tab)
Serrated Hinged Terrapin
vaughanjessnitzAug 22, 2026Vhembe District Municipality, South Africa