Halodarcia

Halodarcia is a genus of mites in the family Halolaelapidae.^[1] As of now, four species have been described. Three of these species are found in Europe, while Halodarcia kargi is found in Asia.^[2]

Halodarcia
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Subphylum:	Chelicerata
Class:	Arachnida
Order:	Mesostigmata
Family:	Halolaelapidae
Genus:	Halodarcia Karg, 1969

The species within this genus are strictly associated with carabid beetles,^[2] with the species being specifically found beneath the host beetle's elytra^[3] (as opposed to mites of the family Histiostomatidae, which are found on the host beetle's body.)^[3]

Species

These four species belong to the genus Halodarcia:

• Halodarcia incideta Karg, 1969
• Halodarcia porolata Karg, 1969
• Halodarcia carabidophila Evans and Fain, 1995
• Halodarcia kargi Nikolsky, 1982

Halodarcia incideta

Halodarcia incideta is a species of mite in the genus Halodarcia found in northern Germany and Poland.^[1]

Halodarcia porolata

Halodarcia porolata is a species of mite in the genus Halodarcia found near the Germany-Netherlands border.^[1]

Halodarcia carabidophila

Halodarcia carabidophila is a species of mite in the genus Halodarcia found in the floodplain regions of Ukraine and Belgium. It can be described as having 24 pairs of sectae, a median divided sternal shield, and a smooth tapering dorsal shield. This species is also noted for having well developed claws. As the name implies, H. carabidophila is found almost exclusively using carabids as a host.^[2]

Halodarcia kargi

Halodarcia kargi is a species of mite in the genus Halodarcia found within Northern Asia.^[4]