Raphignathid mites of Maragheh Orchards (Northwest of Iran) with a new record for Iran fauna

Abstract :

Raphignathid soil mite fauna of Maragheh orchards in Northwest of Iran was studied. One genus and five species were identified and illustrated. Raphignathus aciculatus is recorded for first time in Iran. A key to all known species of Raphignathus in Iran is also provided


Keyword :

Raphignathid, fauna, Maragheh, Iran, Raphignathus acciculatus


Author(s) : Ghorbani, H., Bagheri, M., Mehrvar, A., Saber, M.
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Published Issue : 2013 Vol. 8 Number 1


2013 Vol. 8 Number 1