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.GeneraCallipenthalodes Qin, 1998Penthalodes Murray, 1877Protopenthalodes Jesionowska, 1989Stereotydeus Berlese, 1901