Smarididae

Smarididae is a family of mites belonging to the order Trombidiformes. These large predatory mites have long oval bodies, distinctively pointed in front. They are usually red and densely hairy with slender legs, sometimes very long. They have either one or two pairs of eyes.

Smarididae
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Erythraeoidea
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Smarididae

Kramer, 1878
Genera include

Fessonia
Smaris
Immensmaris

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