Psoroptidae

Psoroptidae is a family of parasitic mites,^[2] which are 1–2 mm (0.039–0.079 in) long and live on the surface of the skin, rather than burrowing into it.^[3] These mites affect various species, including cats, dogs, rabbits, cattle, sheep, and horses, causing skin inflammation, scabs, crusting, and hair loss.^[4]

Psoroptidae
Chorioptes bovis, a species in Psoroptidae
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Subphylum:	Chelicerata
Class:	Arachnida
Order:	Sarcoptiformes
Superfamily:	Sarcoptoidea
Family:	Psoroptidae
Genera and species[1]
Caparinia Caparinia ictonyctis Caparinia tripilis Chorioptes Chorioptes bovis (chorioptic mange mite) Chorioptes panda Chorioptes sweatmani Chorioptes texanus Otodectes Otodectes cynotis (ear mite) Psoroptes Psoroptes cervinus (scabies mite) Psoroptes cuniculi (rabbit ear mite) Psoroptes natalensis Psoroptes ovis (sheep scab mite)

The following genera are within the family Psoroptidae:^[3]

• Psoroptes
• Chorioptes
• Otodectes

See also

• List of mites associated with cutaneous reactions