This water mite is known from northern New Jersey, USA.
The described preserved male specimen collected in 1953 has an oval back with purple areas at the front and rear, bordered with orange.
On 20 May 1953, one female was collected in a brook at Brookside, Morris County, New Jersey.
In this male specimen from 1953, the base supporting the mouthparts is colourless and the mouthparts have curved fangs.
In this male specimen from 1953, the femur and genu segments of the palps beside the mouth have bumpy projections underneath.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.