Modification in the generic diagnosis of Bursaustium (Acari: Erythraeidae) with description of a new species from southeast of Iran

AuthorsJavad Noei, Minab Podineh Farzad,Ramroodi Sara
JournalPersian Journal of Acarology
Page number107-116
Serial number8
Volume number2
Paper TypeFull Paper
Published At2019
Journal GradeISI
Journal TypeTypographic
Journal CountryIran, Islamic Republic Of
Journal IndexWOS،isc،Scopus

Abstract

The generic diagnosis of Bursaustium Haitlinger, 2000 is modified and Bursaustium zabolensis Noei sp. nov. (Acari: Trombidiformes: Erythraeidae) collected from soil samples (off host) under tamarisk trees in Zabol city, Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran, is described. It is the third known species of the genus and second species of this genus from Iran. A key to species of Bursaustium (larva) is also provided.

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tags: Balaustiinae; Bursaustium gaspari; B. norbakhshi; larva; Tamarix; Trombidiformes.