Regenpolipus hexastichus n. sp. (Acari: Podapolipidae) is described from Anthia (Thermophilum) hexastichum Gerstaecker (Coleoptera: Carabidae) collected in Arabuko Sokoke Forest, Kenya and compared with 4 species of Regenpolipus from Africa and India. Keys for five species of Regenpolipus are provided.