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Cheyletiella Mites

What do Cheyletiella mites look like & where do you find them ?

Cheyletiellids are not very host specific, and often affect humans.

Adults are 450-500 x 300-320 µm and visible only with a microscope.

The body is oval in shape, with a saddle across the back. The face is conical, the pedipalps highly developed, with a strong hook at the back.

Special features

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