A revision of the subfamily tegopalpinae, with the descriptions of two new genera and five new species (acari: Tenuipalpidae)

The subfamily Tegopalpinae in the family Tenuipalpidae (Acari: Prostigmata) is revised. The genera Tegopalpus Womersley, Philippipalpus Corpuz-Raros and Australopalpus Smiley and Gerson are redescribed (along with a description of the hitherto unknown female of T. conicus). Two new genera, namely Crossipalpus (type species: C. verticillatae) and Meyeraeopalpus (type species: M. delfinadae) are proposed. The following new species Crossipalpus muellerianae, C. creelae and Meyeraepalpus strandtmanni, are also described. A key to all Tegopalpinae is appended. All new genera and species were found on trees belonging to the family Casuarinaceae, and it is possible that additional mite species referable to this subfamily may be found in the future thereon, especially in Australia.