A new species of Allogalumna (Acari, Oribatida, Galumnidae) from Iran, including a key to all species of the genus

Abstract

A new oribatid mite species of the family Galumnidae, Allogalumna (Allogalumna) iranica sp. n., is described from Iranian soil. It is characterized by the rounded rostrum; long, slightly thick and barbulate interlamellar setae; medium long, thin and smooth rostral and lamellar setae; long sensilli, with densely barbed, slightly dilated lanceolate head; dorsosejugal furrow medially undeveloped; presence of median pore in females and males; large, nearly oval porose areas Aa; and large, elongated, medially narrowed postanal porose area and tridactylous legs. An identification key for the known species of Allogalumna is presented.