| Acaphylla | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Family: | Eriophyidae |
| Genus: | Acaphylla Keifer, 1943 |
Acaphylla is a genus of mites belonging to the family Eriophyidae. [1]
The species of this genus are found in Northern America. [1]
Species: [1]
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