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Leporacarus | |
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Phylum | Arthropoda |
Class | Arachnida |
Order | Astigmata |
Family | Listrophoridae |
Genus | Leporacarus |
Also known as: | Rabbit fur mite |
Leporacarus mites are surface mites found on rabbits (domestic and wild) and hares. They are non-pathogenic, common mites.
The mite clings to individual hairs and feeds on sebaceous secretions and skin debris.
Leporacarus mites may cause dermatitis in humans handling infected animals.