Trombidium susteri
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Trombidium susteri is a species of mite
in the genus Trombidium
in the family Trombidiidae
. It is found in Germany
and Romania
.
Mite
Mites, along with ticks, are small arthropods belonging to the subclass Acari and the class Arachnida. The scientific discipline devoted to the study of ticks and mites is called acarology.-Diversity and systematics:...
in the genus Trombidium
Trombidium
Trombidium is a genus of mite with about 30 described species. The best known is the Palearctic T. holosericeum.-Species:* Trombidium auroraense Vercammen-Grandjean, Van Driesche & Gyrisco, 1977 – New York...
in the family Trombidiidae
Trombidiidae
Velvet mites are arachnids found in soil litter known for their bright red colours but are often mistaken for spiders. They are active predators as grown adults but early instars are often parasites on insects....
. It is found in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
.