Macronyssoides
Macronyssoides is a genus of mites belonging to the family Macronyssidae. These mites are often found as parasites on birds, particularly in their nests. The genus was first described by H. Hoogstraal and H.S. Fuller in 1974. Members of Macronyssoides are characterized by specific morphological features that distinguish them from other genera within the Macronyssidae family.
Species within Macronyssoides are typically small, ectoparasitic mites. They feed on the blood of their avian
The geographic distribution of Macronyssoides species is primarily associated with the regions where their host birds