A new genus of the family eupalopsellidae from australia (acari: Prostigmata)

Uri Gerson*, William E. Frost, Sabina F. Swift

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The new genus and species, Acaciacarus paradoxus Gerson, Frost & Swift, are described from Acacia iteaphylla collected in South Australia. It differs from other genera in the family Eupalopsellidae by having very long dorsal setae, a bulbous postocular body apparently set on a stalk, and by secreting yellowish fluffy threads on its dorsum. Although possessing unique features, for the present this new genus is retained in the family Eupalopsellidae.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)185-189
Number of pages5
JournalInternational Journal of Acarology
Volume23
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Sep 1997

Keywords

  • Acaciacarus paradoxus Gerson
  • Australia
  • Eupalopsellidae
  • Frost & Swift
  • N.gen, n.sp.

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