| Hypoaspis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Mesostigmata |
| Family: | Laelapidae |
| Subfamily: | Hypoaspidinae |
| Genus: | Hypoaspis G.Canestrini, 1884 |
Hypoaspis is a genus of mites in the family Laelapidae. [1]
Hypoaspis is superficially similar to related genera such as Coleolaelaps , Mumulaelaps and Promacrolaelaps . It can be distinguished by: a rounded and oval dorsal shield without lateral incisions, and with 35–40 pairs of setae including one or more pairs of Zx setae; opisthonotal seta Z4 being very long and wavy; the sternal shield having a distinct anterior margin; h3 being longest out of the hypostomal setae; the first leg pair being longer than the third leg pair; the second and third femurs on each side with macrosetae present; the tarsus of the second leg pair with thick subterminal spines; and the post-anal seta shorter than or equal in length to the para-anal setae. [2] [3]
This genus of mites is often associated with beetles, especially scarab beetles, but the nature of this association is uncertain. Hypoaspis may be parasites of eggs and larvae, or they may be commensals that feed on beetle exudates or on other small invertebrates associated with beetles. [2] [3]
The genus once contained the species H. aculeifer and H. miles, which are used for biological pest control of sciarid and phorid fly larvae in mushrooms. [4] However, these species have since been moved to genera Gaeolaelaps and Stratiolaelaps , respectively. [5] [6]
The composition of Hypoaspis is uncertain. It has historically been a large genus with multiple subgenera. It was later reduced to only the members of subgenus Hypoaspis (Hypoaspis) or Hypoaspis sensu stricto. [3] There are currently 36 species. [7]
Below is a list of species currently and formerly included in Hypoaspis:
Mesostigmata is an order of mites belonging to the Parasitiformes. They are by far the largest group of Parasitiformes, with over 8,000 species in 130 families. Mesostigmata includes parasitic as well as free-living and predatory forms. They can be recognized by the single pair of spiracles positioned laterally on the body.
Parasitus is a genus of mites in the family Parasitidae, including the following species:
Androlaelaps is a genus of mites in the family Laelapidae.
The Laelapidae are a family of mites in the order Mesostigmata. The family is also referred to in the literature as Laelaptidae, which may be the correct spelling.
Ologamasidae is a family of mites in the order Mesostigmata. There are more than 40 genera and 470 described species in Ologamasidae.
Gamasellus is a genus of mites in the family Ologamasidae. There are more than 60 described species in Gamasellus.
Gamasiphis is a genus of mites in the family Ologamasidae. There are more than 60 described species in Gamasiphis.
Euryparasitidae is a family of mites in the order Mesostigmata.
Macrochelidae is a family of mites in the order Mesostigmata.
Pachylaelaps is a genus of mites in the family Pachylaelapidae. There are more than 50 described species in Pachylaelaps.
Eviphididae is a family of mites in the order Mesostigmata.
Ameroseius is a genus of mites in the family Ameroseiidae. There are more than 60 described species in Ameroseius.
Asca is a genus of mites with worldwide distribution in the family Ascidae.
Lasioseius is a genus of mites in the family Ascidae.
Coleolaelaps is a genus of mites in the family Laelapidae.
Pneumolaelaps is a genus of mites in the family Laelapidae.
Pseudoparasitus is a genus of mites in the family Laelapidae.
Multidendrolaelaps subcorticalis is a species of mite first found in Finland.
Sinoseius pinnatus is a species of mite first found in Finland.
Kleemannia is a genus of mites in the family Ameroseiidae. There are more than 20 described species in Kleemannia.
