Abstract
The synonymy of Cryptocheyla Fain, 1972 and Samsinakia Volgin, 1965 (Cheyletidae) is confirmed, S. volgini (Fain, 1972) is redescribed and illustrated. Monotypic genus Metacheyletia Fain, 1972 (Cheyletidae) and M. obesa Fain, 1972, the type species, are redescribed and illustrated. A new subfamily Metacheyletiinae is erected for this unusual genus.