Mite Genus Research Articles

First record of the genus Schizotetranychus Trägårdh (Prostigmata: Tetranychidae) from Saudi Arabia with the description of a new species

The spider mite genus Schizotetranychus Trägårdh (Prostigmata: Tetranychidae) is recorded for the first time from Saudi Arabia with the description and illustration of a new species, Schizotetranychus astragalus sp. nov. based on females and males collected from Astragalus sp., (Fabaceae). A diagnostic key to Schizotetranychus species of the group 15 is also provided.

Taxonomy of European Damaeidae (Acari: Oribatida) XII. Trimetabelba Miko gen. nov. with redescription of T. propexa (Kulczynski, 1902) comb. nov. description of two new species and proposal of Prometabelba Miko gen. nov.

ABSTRACT Trimetabelba Miko gen. nov. a new genus of damaeid mites within Metabelba sensu lato is proposed after redescription of the species T. propexa (Kulczynski, 1902) comb. nov. based on topotypical material from High Tatra Mountains (Carpathians). Two further new species are described: T. proxima Miko sp. nov. from multiple localities in Slovakia, Czechia and Switzerland, and T. prolixa Kolesnikov et Murvanidze sp. nov. from Georgia. Generic concepts of Metabelba sensu lato are discussed, and another new genus – Prometabelba Miko gen. nov. – is proposed with P. centurion (Miko et al., 2014) as its type species. An identification key is provided for all known genera and subgenera of the generic complex Metabelba sensu lato, as well as all species of Trimetabelba. http://www.zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:EB176C50-C71A-49BA-AE8D-208323CCA4C5

Species groups, subgroups, and key to world species of the genus Schizotetranychus Trägårdh, 1915 (Acari, Prostigmata, Tetranychidae).

After a comprehensive taxonomic assessment of descriptions/ illustrations of all known (118) species of the spider mite genus Schizotetranychus Trägårdh (Acari: Prostigmata: Tetranychidae), five species groups are proposed based on the number of tactile setae on tibia II in female, i.e., vermiculatus with four setae (four spp.), schizopus with five setae (52 spp.), spireafolia with six setae (10 spp.), asparagi with seven setae (20 spp.), and bambusae with eight setae on tibia II (22 spp.). The species group schizopus is further divided into three species subgroups based on tactile setae on tibia I: schizopus with eight/ nine setae (21 spp.), andropogoni with seven setae (26 spp.), and taquarae with six tactile setae excluding the solenidion on tibia I (five spp.). Eight Schizotetranychus species were not assigned to any species group because of brief descriptions and/ or illustration and without information on the number of tactile setae on tibiae I and II. Moreover, two Schizotetranychus species, S.gausus Baker & Pritchard and S.luculentus Tseng that have six setae/ structures including a spinneret and a solenidion on the palp tarsus, are provisionally transferred to the genus Stigmaeopsis Banks. Finally, keys to species groups and subgroups of the world species of Schizotetranychus are provided.

The genus Maracarus (Acari: Halacaridae), description of three new species and one new record from Türkiye

Three new and one previously known species belonging to the halacarid mite genus Maracarus Bartsch, 2016 are described on the basis of the specimens collected from fine and medium coarse sand sediment from Muğla and Antalya, Türkiye. The new species, Maracarus almiri n. sp., Maracarus pedroi n. sp., and Maracarus terueae n. sp., are found to belong to the gracilipes group. Additionally, previously known species Maracarus gracilipes (Trouessart 1888) is reported for the first time from Turkish coast.

First record of the genus Evertella Meyer (Acari: Tetranychidae) from Saudi Arabia with the description of a new species

ABSTRACT The spider mite genus Evertella Meyer (Acari: Tetranychidae) is reported from Saudi Arabia for the first time with description of a new species, E. grewiae sp. nov. based on the female. The mite was collected from the foliage of Grewia sp. (Malvaceae), in the southwestern region (Jizan) of Saudi Arabia. An updated diagnosis of the genus is also given. http://www.zoobank.org/rurn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:F2A89BC8-20BA-4A69-80FB-38376C69D98D http://www.zoobank.org/rurn:lsid:zoobank.org:act:378EEE01-7D94-40B4-A920-4F2622E19B2B

Synonymy of the water mite subgenera Orientmomonia and Kondia in the genus Momonia (Momoniidae, Acari): an evaluation based on morphology and molecular data

Sympatric male and female specimens of the water mite genus Momonia were examined to clarify their taxonomic status based on morphology and molecular data. From the results of morphological examinations, the male was identified as Momonia (Orientmomonia) koreana Pešić, 2014, and the female was Momonia (Kondia) sp. In addition, molecular analysis revealed that both male and female belong to the same species. Consequently, the subgenus Orientmomonia Pešić, 2014, is regarded as the junior synonym of the subgenus Kondia Sokolow, 1926. The diagnosis of the subgenus Kondia is revised, and the specific status of Momonia koreana is corrected to Momonia (Kondia) koreana Pešić, 2014.

Host range of the phoretic mite genus Parasitellus (Acariformes: Parasitidae) on wild bees (Hymenoptera: Apiformes), with specific notes on its morphological and genetic diversity in Northern Germany

Host range of the phoretic mite genus Parasitellus (Acariformes: Parasitidae) on wild bees (Hymenoptera: Apiformes), with specific notes on its morphological and genetic diversity in Northern Germany

Two new Kongsbergia species from the Western Himalaya with a key to the species of the genus from India (Acari: Hydrachnidia, Aturidae)

In this paper, two species of the water mite genus Kongsbergia Thor, 1899 (Aturidae), i.e., K. uttarakhandensis Pešić & Smit n. sp. and K. tuzovskiji Pešić & Smit n. sp. are described from streams in Uttarakhand State of India. The latter species was named after late Dr Petr Tuzovskij for his outstanding contribution to the research of water mites.

Contribution to knowledge of the oribatid mite genus Diplobodes (Acari, Oribatida, Carabodidae), with description of a new species from Vietnam

ABSTRACT A new species of Diplobodes (Oribatida, Carabodidae)— D. (Diplobodes) golovatchi sp. nov.—is described based on adults collected from dry litter in Shorea dipterocarp forest in Southern Vietnam. The detailed generic diagnosis is provided. The identification key, distribution, and habitats to representatives of Diplobodes are presented. The species Kalloia mahunkai combined in Diplobodes. A new synonymy in Diplobodes is proposed: D. (D.) africanus Mahunka, 1987 (=D. aokii Mahunka, 1989 subjective syn. nov.). http://www.zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:03B5EE5D-D55C-4645-AB68-96D145F520B2

A new feather mite species of the genus Mycterialges Gaud & Atyeo, 1981 (Acari, Xolalgidae) from the Oriental Stork, Ciconiaboyciana (Ciconiiformes, Ciconiidae) in Korea.

A new feather mite species, Mycterialgesboycianaesp. nov. (Xolalgidae), was identified from the Oriental Stork, Ciconiaboyciana Swinhoe, 1873, in Korea. Males of M.boycianaesp. nov. are distinguished from Mycterialgesmesomorphus Gaud & Atyeo, 1981, in having a single triangular prodorsal shield, sinuous margins of the opisthosoma located between setae e2 and h2 on the hysteronotal shield, an oval-shaped epiandrum without posterior extensions, a shorter tibia + tarsus IV than femoragenu IV, and an absent ambulacral disc of leg IV. Females differ in having a prodorsal shield with a posterior margin that is blunt-angular, and a concave posterior margin of the hysteronotal shield with posterior extensions. This study presents the first record of the feather mite genus Mycterialges in birds of the genus Ciconia (Ciconiidae). Additionally, we determined the phylogenetic relationship among Ingrassiinae using the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit (COI).

First Record of Phoretic Mite from Red Palm Weevil Rhynchophorus ferrugiuneus (Olivier,1790) from Basrah, Southern Iraq

The red palm weevil Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier, 1790), which belongs to the family Curculionidae, order Coleoptera, is one of the most important palm pests, which leads to heavy losses in date palms. In the last few years, it has been recorded in Iraq, from Safwan city south of Iraq, where it was detected on date palm trees (Phoenix dactylifera L, Arecales: Arecaceae). In the current study, specimens of adult weevils were collected from infested date palms (Phoenix dactylifera), that showed signs of infection in Safwan district, south of Basra province. The results of the investigation showed the presence of phoretic mites associated with the red palm weevil Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier, 1790). Two genera of Uropodid mites, deutonymph, were attached by anal pedicel to body parts of adult red palm weevils. They were collected and identified as Centrouropoda (Uropodidae), and Uroovbovella (Urodinychidae), according to accurate taxonomic keys. The differentiation between two genera of mites was studied. The deutonymphs were examined and photographed by an AM Scop camera installed on a light microscope, and the insects were photographed by a LEICA microscope. The infestation symptoms were illustrated with pictures.

A new genus, new species and new record of eriophyoid mites (Acari: Diptilomiopidae) from Thailand

Saraphia siamensis gen. nov. & sp. nov. (Acari: Eriophyoidea) from Mammea siamensis (Miq.) T. Anderson in Thailand is described, illustrated. We provide a geometric morphometric analysis based on different geoghraphic populations. Additionally, we report Vasates spondiasi Boczek & Chandrapatya, 1989, a new record from M. siamensis. No visible damaging symptom was observed for both eriophyoid mite species, indicating that they are vagrants on the underside of leaves.

Egeoglandula subgen. nov.: a new subgenus of Neumania Lebert, 1879 (Acari: Hydrachnidia: Unionicolidae) from China

A new subgenus Egeoglandula subgen. nov., has been erected within the water mite genus Neumania Lebert, 1879. This subgenus includes the following four species: Neumania disetus Jin, 1997, Neumania cercalis Jin, 1997, Neumania dolichotricha Jin, 1997 and Neumania navina Cook, 1967. The latter species is recorded for the first time from China. Additionally, three new species of the new subgenus are described: Neumania segrega sp. nov., Neumania palosa sp. nov., Neumania secara sp. nov. These new findings contribute to the knowledge of the genus Neumania from China.

New records of the endemic Australian water mite genus Australotiphys Cook, with the description of one new species (Acari: Hydrachnidia: Pionidae)

A new species of the Australian endemic genus Australotiphys Cook, 1986 is described from the Northern Territory. i.e. A. simplisetus n. sp. The female of A. magnisetus Cook, 1986 is described for the first time. New records of Australotiphys from Australia are presented.

On the study of complexes of gall‐forming insects and mites of the fauna of Dagestan, Russia

Aim. To identify complexes of gall‐forming insects and mites in the fauna of Dagestan, which, together with other inhabitants of galls, are evolutionarily associated with common plant species and genera.Materials and Methods. The materials were collected in the plains and mountains of Dagestan. Standard methods were used: inspection of plants, search and mass collection of galls; breeding imago and production of preparations of larvae and adults.Results. Assemblages of gall midges (Diptera, Cecidomyiidae), gall wasps (Hymenoptera, Cynipidae), psyllids, aphids (Hemiptera, Aphalaridae, Psyllidae, Aphididae) and gall four‐legged mites (Acari, Eriophyidae) dominate. Additionally, for the fauna of Dagestan, 7 species of 5 genera Eriophyidae and 24 species of 12 genera of insects were identified, including 16 species of 7 genera Cecidomyiidae. Newly recorded for the fauna of Russia are 3 species of 2 genera of mites and 13 species of 8 genera of gall midges: Aceria labiatiflorae (Thomas), A. thomasi (Nalepa), Paraphytoptus chondrillae (Canestrini), Contarinia cardariae Fedotova, C. desertorum Marikovskij, Arthrocnodax chondrillaphylus Fedotova, A. saliciphilus Fedotova, A. origani Fedotova, A. thymiphilus Fedotova, Ozirhincus longicollis Rondani, Dasineura scorzonerifloris Fedotova, Jaapiella chondrillae Skuhravá, Spurgia seguierianae Fedotova, Euphorbomyia loewii (Mik), Marikovskiana dentipes Marikovskij. Larvae of predatory gall midges are almost always found in mite galls.Conclusion. Information about the diversity of gall‐forming complexes in Dagestan will be useful for assessing evolutionary relationships between them and plants and will give an idea of the richness of the fauna in the organisation of protected natural areas and recreational zones.

Revision of the oribatid mite genus Amboroppia (Acari, Oribatida, Oppiidae), with description of a new subgenus and species from Mexico

A new oribatid mite subgenus of the genus Amboroppia (Oribatida, Oppiidae) – A. (Quintanoppia) subgen. n., with A. (Quintanoppia) defectofossulata sp. n. as type species – is described, based on material collected from Mexico. It can be distinguished from the nominate subgenus by the absence concavities between rostrum and transcostula and behind transcostula, and the presence of strong teeth on lateral sides of prodorsum. A revised generic diagnosis, identification key and data on distribution and habitats of representatives of Amboroppia are presented.

World species of the subgenus Oligonychus (Reckiella) Tuttle and Baker (Acari, Prostigmata, Tetranychidae), diagnostic keys, taxonomic notes, and a new species

Oligonychus Berlese (Acari, Prostigmata, Tetranychidae) is an agriculturally important and the largest genus of spider mites, comprised of 211 species (including new species), two subgenera, four species groups, and 11 species subgroups. The present study comprehensively addressed the morphotaxonomic-based identification of world species of the subgenus Reckiella Tuttle and Baker. Five diagnostic keys were developed for identifying Oligonychus (Reckiella) species belonging to five species subgroups: iseilemae, pritchardi, biharensis, gossypii, and exsiccator. Taxonomic notes are provided on intraspecific variations and some closely related Oligonychus (Reckiella) species representing six species complexes, viz. the afrasiaticus complex, the litchii complex, the pratensis complex, the plegas complex, the sacchari complex, and the tylus complex. One new spider mite species, Oligonychus bahaensis sp. nov., is described and illustrated from Grasses (Poaceae) under the subgenus Reckiella.

Contribution to the knowledge of the oribatid mite genus Arthrovertex (Acari, Oribatida, Scutoverticidae), with description of a new arboreal species from Vietnam

ABSTRACT A new arboreal species of Arthrovertex (Oribatida, Scutoverticidae)—A. kornilovi sp. nov.—is described, based on adults collected from tree branches of Dipterocarpus alatus in Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam. A generic diagnosis, identification key, distribution, and habitats of representatives of Arthrovertex are presented. http://zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:15169867-0FAB-43D6-94F4-9D3B4F4A9F47

<i>Makaroviella exigua</i> (Acari, Oribatida, Licnobelbidae), a new genus and species from Cuba

A new oribatid mite genus collected from Cuba – Makaroviella gen. n. (Oribatida, Licnobelbidae), with Makaroviella exigua sp. n. as type species – is proposed and described. It can be distinguished from both known licnobelbid genera (Flabellobelba and Licnobelba) mostly by: the number and the localization of notogastral setae, the localization of rostral setae and adanal setae ad1, and the absence of lateral enantiophyses. An identification key to the known species of Licnobelbidae is provided.

A Review of the Feather Mite Genus Lopharalichus Gaud & Atyeo, 1996 (Acariformes: Pterolichidae), with Descriptions of Three New Species from Brazilian Parrots (Psittaciformes: Psittacidae).

Feather mites of the genus Lopharalichus Gaud & Atyeo, 1996 (Pterolichidae: Pterolichinae), formerly containing three described species, are associated with New World parrots (Psittaciformes: Psittacidae) of the subfamily Arinae. Three new species of this genus are described: Lopharalichus tuimsp. nov. from Forpus xanthopterygius (Spix, 1824), L. spinosussp. nov. from Ara ararauna (Linnaeus, 1758), and L. chiririsp. nov. from Brotogeris chiriri (Vieillot, 1818). Type specimens of the previously described Lopharalichus species were examined, and a key to the known species is provided.