PenthalodidaePenthalodidae is a family of mites within the order Trombidiformes. Members in this family have been found in all continents, including Antarctica with members of Stereotydeus.Genera Callipenthalodes Qin, 1998 Penthalodes Murray, 1877 Protopenthalodes Jesionowska, 1989 Stereotydeus Berlese, 1901