Abstract
Preliminary descriptions of four species of Aturus were published by Habeeb (1953a, 1953b) to obtain priority and that author has since lent me his full type series (two mounted specimens in each case) in order that these species could be redescribed. These more detailed descriptions are necessary if the species are to be recognized and entered into the taxonomic system as meaningful units rather than mere names validated by legal ritual. In a previous paper (Mitchell, 1954) the biology of the genus Aturus was discussed together with the terminology commonly used in the description of aturid mites and at that time the unique terminology employed by Habeeb was considered. Also the nearctic Aturus were tentatively separated into three species groups. A complete listing of species with their assignments is given at the end of this paper.
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