New records and new species of Pachylaelapidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from Erzincan Province, Türkiye
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study examined pachylaelapid mites collected between 2023 and 2024 from the Karasu Valley, Erzincan (Trkiye). Eleven species were identified in the study area. Among them, Onchodellus anatolicus sp. nov. and Pachyseius biscleritus sp. nov. are described as new species. Additionally, the male of Pachylaelaps (Pachylaelaps) armiger is identified for the first time, and a supplementary description of Pachylaelaps (Pachylaelaps) evansi is provided.
Source: Zootaxa
Authors: HASAN HÜSEYİN ÖZBEK, HİCRAN AKYOL, DERYA DEMİR
Institution: Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University
Language: English
Topic: Study of Mite Species
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4415005986