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Some Stigmaeid and Eupalopsellid mites from citrus orchards in Brazil (Acari: Stigmaeidae and Eupalopsellidae)

Two new citrus-inhabiting species in the family Stigmaeidae, Agistemus brasiliensis n. sp. and Zetzellia malvinae n. sp., are described from citrus plants in São Paulo State, Brazil. Also, Agistemus floridanus Gonzalez is redescribed. Keys to genera of the Stigmaeidae and Eupalosellidae are provided...

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Published in:International journal of acarology 2002-06, Vol.28 (2), p.99-120
Main Authors: Matioli, A. L., Ueckermann, E. A., de Oliveira, C. A. L.
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Language:English
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Summary:Two new citrus-inhabiting species in the family Stigmaeidae, Agistemus brasiliensis n. sp. and Zetzellia malvinae n. sp., are described from citrus plants in São Paulo State, Brazil. Also, Agistemus floridanus Gonzalez is redescribed. Keys to genera of the Stigmaeidae and Eupalosellidae are provided along with a key to all species of these families associated with citrus.
ISSN:0164-7954
1945-3892
DOI:10.1080/01647950208684287