Ptyssalges is a monotypic genus of mites belonging to the monotypic family Ptyssalgidae. The only species is Ptyssalges major.[1]

Ptyssalges
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Sarcoptiformes
Suborder: Astigmata
Family: Ptyssalgidae
Atyeo & Gaud, 1979
Genus: Ptyssalges
Atyeo & Gaud, 1979
Species:
P. major
Binomial name
Ptyssalges major
(Trouessart, 1887)

The species is found in Central America.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "IRMNG - Ptyssalges Atyeo & Gaud, 1979". www.irmng.org. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Ptyssalges Atyeo & Gaud, 1979". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 27 June 2021.