cheyletid mite
Refers to any mite of the family Cheyletidae, a group of small predatory mites. Typically used in biological or pest-control contexts.
Cheyletid mites are a type of mite that prey on other small insects.
Kanji spelling; the second character is uncommon and this form is rarely encountered.
The name likely derives from 爪 (つめ, 'claw') + ダニ ('mite'), referring to the claw-like pedipalps characteristic of this family. The exact origin is uncertain.