A newly recorded Raphignathoid mite species from Turkey: Barbutia iranensis Bagheri et al. (Acari: Raphignathoidea)

Abstract :

In this study, the genus Barbutia mite specimens in moss and soil samples taken from Reşadiye and Ahmediye, Turkey are examined. During the examination a total of three deutonimph females mite specimens of Barbutia iranensis Bagheri, Navaei and Ueckermann have been identified. The description and illustrations of the species are based on the collected specimens, and its distribution in the world is also given. This species is a new record for the Turkish fauna
 


Keyword :

Acari, Barbutiidae, Barbutia iranensis, new record, Turkey
 


Author(s) : Dönel Akgül, G.
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Published Issue : 2016 Vol. 11 Number 2


2016 Vol. 11 Number 2