Scabies Mite
Scientific Name: Sarcoptes scabiei
Order & Family: Order: Sarcoptiformes, Family: Sarcoptidae
Size: 0.3-0.4 mm
Natural Habitat
Human skin, burrowing into the upper layer (epidermis)
Diet & Feeding
Skin cells
Behavior Patterns
Burrows into the skin to lay eggs, causing intense itching. Highly contagious.
Risks & Benefits
Causes the skin infestation known as scabies, leading to intense itching, rash, and secondary infections.
Identified on: 3/10/2026