This phytoseiid mite has a record from south of Mombasa, Kenya.
In the 19 female specimens from eight African countries examined in the 2001 study, the dorsal shield has a few lateral striae anterior to seta S2.
A record on 28 November 1989 documents collection on Anacardium occidentale 6.5 km south of Mombasa, Kenya.
In the 19 female specimens from eight African countries examined in the 2001 study, the spermathecal calyx is trumpet-shaped.
In the 19 female specimens from eight African countries examined in the 2001 study, the macrosetae on leg IV have knobbed tips.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.