Ischyropoda


Ischyropoda is a genus of mites in the family Haemogamasidae. There are three known species of Ischyropoda, all of which are found in the desert regions of North America.

Species

These three species belong to the genus Ischyropoda:Ischyropoda spiniger Keegan, 1951Ischyropoda furmani Keegan, 1955Ischyropoda armatus Keegan, 1951

''Ischyropoda spiniger''

Ischyropoda spiniger is a species of mite in the genus Ischyropoda. This species uses the spiny [pocket mouse] of Baja California and Arizona as a host.

''Ischyropoda furmani''

Ischyropoda furmani is a species of mite in the genus Ischyropoda found in Utah. The species is characterized by its stout body, a small round dorsal shield and its spur like setae.

''Ischyropoda armatus''

Ischyropoda armatus is a species of mite in the genus Ischyropoda found across the Southwestern [United States]. The species is known to infest grasshopper mice, with as many as sixty-five individuals being found living on one host.