Algophagidae is a family of mites in the order Astigmata. There are about 5 genera and at least 10 described species in Algophagidae. Genera These five genera belong to the family Algophagidae: Algophagus Hughes, 1955 Fusohericia Vitzthum, 1931 Hericia Canestrini, 1888 Neohyadesia Hughes & Goodman, 1969 Terraphagus Clark, 2012 Further reading (2025). 9780309065559, National Academy Press. ISBN 9780309065559 (2025). 9780896726208, Texas Tech University Press. ISBN 9780896726208 Categories: Acari, Acari Families