A new genus and species of mite (Acari: Trombidiidae) ectoparasitic on thrips in Iran

A new genus and species of larval trombidiid mite ectoparasitic on first larval instar of thrips are described from Iran. Iranitrombium miandoabicum Saboori and Hajiqanbar n. gen., n. sp. is placed in the subfamily Allothrombiinae. A key to genera of larval Trombidiidae is presented. Illustrations o...

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Published in:International journal of acarology 2003-06, Vol.29 (2), p.127-132
Main Authors: Saboori, Alireza, Hajiqanbar, Hamidreza, Irani-nejad, Karim Haddad
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acari
ectoparasite
Iran
larva
new genus
new species
thrips
Trombidiidae
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Summary:A new genus and species of larval trombidiid mite ectoparasitic on first larval instar of thrips are described from Iran. Iranitrombium miandoabicum Saboori and Hajiqanbar n. gen., n. sp. is placed in the subfamily Allothrombiinae. A key to genera of larval Trombidiidae is presented. Illustrations of the new species are given.
ISSN:0164-7954
1945-3892
DOI:10.1080/01647950308683650