Distribution – Holartic region and Mexico.
Еcology – Grassland species, xerophilous, also found in caves.
Protoribates capucinus Berlese, 1908 – mesophilic grassland (13), ruderal grassland (19), hydromeliorated grassland (29), hornbeam-oak forests (32), oak forest (39).
Distribution – Cosmopolitan (except Antarctica).
Еcology – Forest-grassland species (Weigmann 2006), mesophilous.