This phytoseiid mite has a record from Zebediela, South Africa.
In the 10 female specimens from South Africa examined in the 2001 study, the dorsal shield is lightly reticulate.
A collection record dated 4 March 1985 documents specimens from a Citrus plant at Zebediela, South Africa.
In the 10 female specimens from South Africa examined in the 2001 study, all ventral shields are smooth.
In the 10 female specimens from South Africa examined in the 2001 study, the leg macrosetae are sharp-tipped.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.