# Scabies mite (*Sarcoptes scabiei*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-14

The scabies mite (Sarcoptes scabiei) is an arachnid in the family Sarcoptidae, within the genus Sarcoptes. It belongs to the class Arachnida, order Sarcoptiformes, suborder Astigmata and superfamily Sarcoptoidea, in the phylum Arthropoda. Other English names for the species are Itch mite and Sarcoptic mange mite, and its scientific name authority is (DeGeer, 1778).

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | Not recorded |
| Length | 0.3 mm – 0.45 mm |
| Lifespan | 0.0575 years – 0.0767 years |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | Not recorded |
| Egg incubation | 3 days – 10 days |
| Young per litter or clutch | Not recorded |
| Reproduction | Eggs |
| Conservation status | Not recorded |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Arthropoda
- class: Arachnida
- order: Sarcoptiformes
- family: Sarcoptidae
- genus: Sarcoptes
- species: *Sarcoptes scabiei* (DeGeer, 1778)

Synonyms: *Acarus scabiei*, *Acarus sira scabiei*, *Sarcoptes equi*, *Sarcoptes homines*, *Sarcoptes suis*, *Sarcoptes wombati*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is the scabies mite?

The scabies mite is an arachnid. It belongs to the class Arachnida in the phylum Arthropoda.

### What is the scientific name of the scabies mite?

The scientific name of the scabies mite is Sarcoptes scabiei, in the genus Sarcoptes.

### What are other names for the scabies mite?

The scabies mite is also called the Itch mite and the Sarcoptic mange mite.

### Who named Sarcoptes scabiei and when?

The scientific name authority for Sarcoptes scabiei is (DeGeer, 1778).

### What family does the scabies mite belong to?

The scabies mite belongs to the family Sarcoptidae, in the superfamily Sarcoptoidea.

### What order is the scabies mite in?

The scabies mite is in the order Sarcoptiformes and the suborder Astigmata.

## Sources

- [Catalogue of Life eXtended Release](https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/316691), CC BY 4.0, 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life (2026). Catalogue of Life eXtended Release, version 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life Foundation, Amsterdam, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.48580/dgzlf
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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org), CC0 1.0, 2026-11-11. Wikidata contributors. Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org (data retrieved via the Wikidata Query Service).
- [Wikipedia (English)](https://en.wikipedia.org), CC BY-SA 4.0, 2026-11-11. Wikipedia contributors. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org (text under CC BY-SA 4.0; each block names its article and revision).

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