A revision of the genus Heteroparasitus new status, with the description of Heteroparasitus (Medioparasitus) athiasae subgen. n., sp. n. from Spain and with a key to the genera of Pergamasinae (Acari, Gamasida, Parasitidae)

Abstract

The subgenus Heteroparasitus Juvara-Bals, 1976 is redefined and raised to genus rank. Heteroparasitus (Medioparasitus) athiasae subgen. n., sp. n. from Spain is described. Taxonomic problems concerning the genera Leptogamasus Tragardh, 1936, Paragamasus Hull, 1918 and Ologamasiphis Athias-Henriot, 1971 are discussed. The genus Ologamasiphis is divided into two subgenera Ologamasiphis s. str. and Holzmannia subg. n. Valigamasus Karg, 1993 syn. n. is a junior objective synonym of Ernogamasus Athias-Henriot, 1971. A key to the genera of Pergamasinae Juvara-Bals is presented.