Animal Biodiversity and Conservation. Volume 26.1 (2003) Pages: 41-44

A new larval trombidiid, Calctrombidium nikolettae n. gen., n. sp. (Acari, Prostigmata, Trombidiidae, Trombidiinae) from India

Haitlinger, R.

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Abstract

Calctrombidium nikolettae n. gen., n. sp. is described from Calcutta in India. Larvae were obtained from plants. The new genus has the following main features: anterior dorsal scutum sensillae placed between setae AL and PL; PL setae placed posterior and lateral to bases of sensilla. Posterior dorsal scutum absent. Bf 5, 4, 4, Tr 1, 1, 1, Cx 2, 2, 1, all barbed. Posterior claw III reduced to a hooked conical spur.

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Acari, Trombidiidae, Calctrombidium nikolettae n. gen., n. sp., India.

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Haitlinger, R., 2003. A new larval trombidiid, Calctrombidium nikolettae n. gen., n. sp. (Acari, Prostigmata, Trombidiidae, Trombidiinae) from India. Animal Biodiversity and Conservation, 26: 41-44