Statorematidae

Statorematidae is a small, obscure family of mites (Acari). Its precise position within Acari has been uncertain; some authorities place it in Trombidiformes, while others leave it unplaced (incertae sedis) within Prostigmata.

Morphology and diagnosis: Because only limited material is available, the diagnostic characteristics of Statorematidae are poorly defined in the literature. Descriptions rely on a small number of specimens that preclude a robust revision of the group's morphology.

Ecology and life history: Very little is known about the ecology or behavior of statorematids. The few records suggest they inhabit soil, leaf litter, or are associated with hosts as ectoparasites, but data are insufficient to establish consistent life histories or host associations.

Distribution and diversity: The known species have been collected in scattered localities across multiple continents, but the overall distribution is unclear and may be biased by undersampling. The family is considered to be of limited diversity relative to more speciose mite groups.

Taxonomic notes and references: Statorematidae was established as a distinct family in early acarology literature, but its circumscription has changed with successive revisions. For reliable information, consult recent reviews of Prostigmata and comprehensive acarological catalogs.