Leporacarus

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Leporacarus
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.

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