Taxonomic contribution to the knowledge of the subgenus Scheloribates (Topobates) (Acari, Oribatida, Scheloribatidae), with description of a new species from China

Abstract

Species from China of the subgenus Scheloribates (Topobates) are studied, with description of a new species Scheloribates (Topobates) tibetensis sp. nov. based on adult specimens from Tibet. The new species differs from S. (T.) lanceolatus Wallwork, 1977 by heterotridactylous (versus monodactylous), shorter interlamellar seta, not forward to the tip of rostrum (versus longer interlamellar seta, beyond forward to the tip of the rostrum), genital seta g1 longer than g2–g4 (versus genital seta g1 similar to g2–g4 in length). A key to known species of Scheloribates (Topobates) is provided.