Abstract
The identity of the water mite genus Spongibates Wainstein, 1978 has been examined. After examination of the holotype, we conclude that Wainstein described an aberrant Hygrobates species, very likely H. nigromaculatus. Therefore, Spongibates should be considered a junior synonym of Hygrobates.
Highlights
The water mite genus Spongibates has been described from Russia by Wainstein (1978)
The terminology of idiosomal setae follows Tuzovskij (1987).The following abbreviations are used: P–1–5, pedipalp segments; I–Leg–1–6, first leg, segments 1–6 i.e. III– Leg–4 = genu of third leg; L – length, W – width; ll – leaf-like projection; n = number of specimens measured; all measurements are given in μm
Idiosomal setae associated with glandularia except for trichobothria Fp and Oi and setae Pi
Summary
The water mite genus Spongibates has been described from Russia by Wainstein (1978). We noted some errors and discrepancies in the original publication. The water mite genus Spongibates has been described from Russia by Wainstein (1978). [In Russian] Type species: Spongibates globosus Wainstein, 1978
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