Leporacarus
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| Also known as: | The 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.