Linopodes is a cosmopolitan[1] genus of mites in the family Cocceupodidae.[2][3][4] These are large mites with oval bodies, usually reddish, yellowish or brownish, and with an extremely long (up to six times longer than the idiosoma) and flimsy first pair of legs.[1]
Members of Linopodes are usually found in habitats such as forests, fields, meadows and the banks of ponds, occupying leaf litter, bark, and hiding places under stone. While common, they are not often observed; solitary habits and low densities contribute to this.[1]
Data sources: i = ITIS,[5] c = Catalogue of Life,[6] g = GBIF,[2] b = Bugguide.net[3]
While 22 species in total have been described, recent DNA barcoding research has suggested that these are actually only seven, morphologically similar species. [1]
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