Scheloribatidae Grandjean, 1933

Scheloribates laevigatus (C.L. Koch, 1835)

Distribution: Holarctic, Ethiopian region

Habitat: preferably in moist to wet meadows, also in forest soils

Obergurgl area: pine forest at 2050 m (Zirbenwald), Androsacetum alpinae at 2900 m (Liebener Rippe); previous studies: 1960–1980 m (hay meadows), 2800–3100 m (Androsacetum alpinae)