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

Authors : Sevgi SEVSAY, Sezai ADİL

Pages : 285-294

Doi:10.3906/zoo-1401-25

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Publication Date : 0000-00-00

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :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.
Keywords : Acari, Microtrombidiidae, Mirabilithrombium, new species, Turkey