Cheyletidae is a family of mites in the order Trombidiformes.

Some members are parasites of birds and mammals, causing cheyletiellosis, or "walking dandruff".

Others are free-ranging predators which can be found in soil, forest litter, animal nests, and house dust, under tree bark, and on foliage.

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