First larval description of the genus Mirabilithrombium Gabry?, 1999 (Acari, Microtrombidiidae) from Turkey

Mirabilithrombium turcicum sp. nov. is described based on both active postlarval forms and larvae. Larvae of Mirabilithrombium Gabrys, 1999 were obtained by experimental rearing from a field-collected female and are described for the first time. This is the third species described in the genus; a key to the active postlarval forms is provided. Data on the habitat specificity for the species are provided.

Anahtar Kelimeler:

Acari, Microtrombidiidae, Mirabilithrombium, new species, Turkey

First larval description of the genus Mirabilithrombium Gabry?, 1999 (Acari, Microtrombidiidae) from Turkey

Keywords:

Acari, Microtrombidiidae, Mirabilithrombium, new species, Turkey,

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