Six new and one little known species of chigger mites (Acariformes: Trombiculidae) from South Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 435 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandr A Stekolnikov ◽  
Sonja Matthee
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
New Species ◽  
South Asia ◽  
Mite Species ◽  
Sensu Stricto ◽  
African Continent ◽  
Chigger Mite ◽  
Host Individual ◽  
Two New Species ◽  
First Time

Six new chigger mite species were described from rodents of South Africa: Ascoschoengastia ueckermanni sp. nov., Schoutedenichia horaki sp. nov., Herpetacarus octosetosus sp. nov., Herpetacarus decasetosus sp. nov., Microtrombicula graphiuri sp. nov. and Trombicula walkerae sp. nov. The genus Trombicula Berlese, 1905 sensu stricto, which is known from South Asia and Australia, is recorded on the African continent for the first time. Two new species of Herpetacarus Vercammen-Grandjean, 1960 present an example of closely related sympatric chigger species that occur on the same host individual.

Chinese water mites of the genus Torrenticola Piersig, 1896 (Acari, Hydrachnidia, Torrenticolidae), with descriptions of two new species and a new record from Foding Mountain

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (10) ◽  
pp. 1972 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinyao Gu ◽  
Daochao Jin ◽  
Tianci Yi ◽  
Jianjun Guo
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
New Record ◽  
Nature Reserve ◽  
Mite Species ◽  
Guizhou Province ◽  
Water Mite ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Chinese Water ◽  
Two New Species ◽  
First Time

Three water mite species of the genus Torrenticola Piersig, 1896 are reported from Foding Mountain National Nature Reserve, Guizhou Province, China. Torrenticola fodingensis Gu & Guo, n. sp. and T. tenuichelicera Gu & Guo, n. sp. are described and illustrated as new to science, and T. nipponica (Enami, 1940) is recorded in China for the first time, with the first description and illustration of its deutonymph. In addition, a key to the species ofTorrenticola in China is presented in this paper. The type specimens of the new species are deposited in Institute of Entomology, Guizhou University, Guiyang, P. R. China (GUGC).

Description of two new species, Aphanolaimus strilliae n. sp. (Nematoda:Aphanolaimidae) and Makatinus africanus n. sp. (Nematoda: Aporcelaimidae), and SEM observations on three known species from freshwater sources in the Telperion Nature Reserve (Mpumalanga, South Africa)

Zootaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4651 (2) ◽  
pp. 201-234
Author(s):  
CHANTELLE GIRGAN ◽  
MARIETTE MARAIS ◽  
HENDRIKA FOURIE ◽  
LOURENS TIEDT ◽  
ANTOINETTE SWART
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
New Species ◽  
Nature Reserve ◽  
Long Tail ◽  
Lateral Field ◽  
Lateral Body ◽  
Two New Species ◽  
First Time ◽  
Scanning Electron

Aphanolaimus strilliae n. sp. and Makatinus africanus n. sp. are described from freshwater sources in the Telperion Nature Reserve, Mpumalanga, South Africa. Aphanolaimus strilliae n. sp. is characterised by a body length of 1240–1613 μm, more than 800 body annules, lateral field originating between the first and second lateral body pore at the 34th–46th annule, first lateral body pore located at the 25th–35th annule, vagina V-shaped and bent anteriorly, 142–195 µm long uterus and 165–207 µm long tail with spinneret offset. This species is ovoviviparous and no males were found. Makatinus africanus n. sp. is characterised by a large, thick body (3228–4128 μm long, a = 30–39 wide), slightly set off lip region with amalgamated lips; 31–34 μm long odontostyle; long tongue-shaped cardia, and stout, short tail (30–43 μm long) with a small peg / digitate extension and male absent. Populations of three known species, Chronogaster africana, Eutobrilus annetteae and Neotobrilus ampiei, from fresh water at the Telperion Nature Reserve are described and scanning electron microscope graphs of these species published for the first time. 

scholarly journals Two new species of the genus Ausoribula (Acari, Oribatida, Oribatulidae) from termitaries of South Africa

Acarologia ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 643-650
Author(s):  
Sergey G. Ermilov ◽  
Elizabeth A. Hugo-Coetzee ◽  
Alexander A. Khaustov
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
New Species ◽  
Oribatid Mites ◽  
Monotypic Genus ◽  
Two New Species ◽  
Ethiopian Region ◽  
First Time

Two new species of oribatid mites of the previously monotypic genus Ausoribula Lee, 1992 (Oribatulidae) are described from termite nests of South Africa. Ausoribula termitophila n. sp. has a pointed rostrum, elongately fusiform, bothridial setae, a weak anterior notogastral margin which only slightly protrudes into the prodorsum, notogastral setae c2 similar in length to other setae (except shorter c1) and three or four pairs of genital setae. In contrast, A. quagesetosa Lee, 1992 has a rounded rostrum, bothridial setae clavate, and the anterior notogastral margin interrupted and strongly protruding into the prodorsum. Ausoribula bloemfonteinensis n. sp. has a pointed rostrum, clavate bothridial setae, the anterior notogastral margin distinct and only slightly protruding, notogastral setae c2 shorter than other setae (except the shorter c1) and three pairs of genital setae. The genus Ausoribula is recorded in the Ethiopian region for the first time.

New and interesting moss mites (Acari, Oribatida) from South Africa, with description of two new species

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (10) ◽  
pp. 1560
Author(s):  
Sergey G. Ermilov ◽  
Elizabeth A. Hugo-Coetzee ◽  
Pieter D. Theron
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
New Species ◽  
Oribatid Mite ◽  
Similar Species ◽  
Two New Species ◽  
Ethiopian Region ◽  
First Time

The present study is based on oribatid mite material (Acari, Oribatida) collected from moss (Sphagnum sp.) on the seepage area below a permanent spring in South Africa. A list of identified taxa, including 17 species from 15 genera and 11 families, is presented; of these, six species (Haplochthonius simplex, Trhypochthoniellus longisetus, Tyrphonothrus maior, Neoamerioppia polygonata, Trachyoribates ovulum, Trichogalumna nipponica) and three genera (Haplochthonius, Trhypochthoniellus, Trachyoribates) are recorded in the fauna of this country for the first time, and three species (Malaconothrus hexasetosus, Mucronothrus braziliensis, Limnozetes ciliatus,), three genera (Mucronothrus, Limnozetes, Nesozetes) and one family (Nesozetidae) are recorded in the Ethiopian region for the first time. Two new species belonging to the genera Trhypochthoniellus and Hydrozetes are described. Trhypochthoniellus malaconothroiformis sp. nov. differs from the morphologically most similar species, Trhypochthoniellus ramosus Hammer, 1982 by the absence of strongly branched notogastral and leg setae, and the presence of seven pairs of genital setae. Hydrozetes sphagnicolus sp. nov. differs from all known species of Hydrozetes by the much longer notogastral setae with attenuate tips.

scholarly journals Foliicolous dematiaceous hyphomycetes from Syzygium cordatum

1995 ◽  
Vol 73 (2) ◽  
pp. 224-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. W. Crous ◽  
M. J. Wingfield ◽  
W. B. Kendrick
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
New Species ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Leaf Litter ◽  
New Taxa ◽  
Morphological Variation ◽  
Saprobic Fungi ◽  
Two New Species ◽  
First Time ◽  
Foliicolous Fungi

During a study of foliicolous fungi on Syzygium cordatum in South Africa, several previously undescribed or unreported fungi were collected. Two new species of Anungitea, Anungitea caespitosa and Anungitea syzygii, are described from leaf litter. An additional four new taxa are also described, Chloridium constrictospora, Parasympodiella elongata, and Vermiculariopsiella spiralis from litter, and Podosporium etheldoidgeae from living leaves. Several saprobic fungi are reported for the first time in South Africa. The morphological variation occurring in Conoplea mangenotii is discussed. Key words: foliicolous fungi, Myrtaceae, systematics, Syzygium cordatum.

New data on oribatid mites (Acari, Oribatida) of South Africa, with description of two new species of the family Oppiidae

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergey G. Ermilov ◽  
Elizabeth Hugo-Coetzee
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
New Species ◽  
Body Size ◽  
Oribatid Mite ◽  
Oribatid Mites ◽  
Western Cape ◽  
The Family ◽  
Two New Species ◽  
Interlamellar Region ◽  
First Time

The present study is based on oribatid mite material (Acari, Oribatida) collected from soil of Kaaimansgat estuary, Wilderness, Western Cape, South Africa in 2018. A list of identified taxa, including 41 species from 34 genera and 23 families, is presented; of these, nine species, three genera and one family are recorded in South Africa for the first time. Two new species belonging to the family Oppiidae are described: Kokoppia kaaimansensis sp. nov. differs from Kokoppia dudichi (Balogh, 1982) by the larger body size, the medium sized lamellar and interlamellar setae, the presence of muscle sigillae in the interlamellar region and the distinctly semi-oval epimeral borders IV and the absence of notogastral setae c; Paroppia neethlingi sp. nov. differs from other species of the genus by the localization of adanal lyrifissures in a direct apoanal position and the absence of epimeral borders IV. Revised generic diagnoses and identification keys to the known species of Kokoppia and Paroppia are presented.

New and interesting oribatid mites (Acari, Oribatida) phoretic on Aceraius grandis (Coleoptera, Passalidae) from Vietnam

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 945
Author(s):  
Sergey G. Ermilov ◽  
Andrey V. Frolov
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Oribatid Mite ◽  
Mite Species ◽  
Oribatid Mites ◽  
Identification Key ◽  
Oriental Region ◽  
Two New Species ◽  
First Time ◽  
Oribatid Mite Species

Five oribatid mite species (Oribatida), phoretic on beetles, Aceraius grandis (Coleoptera, Passalidae) from Vietnam, are identified: two new species, belonging to the subgenera Graptoppia (Stenoppia) (Oppiidae) and Perscheloribates (Perscheloribates) (Scheloribatidae), are described; and three known species are Mesoplophora (Parplophora) flavida, M. (P.) polita and Ramusella (Sabahoppia) blattarum. Graptoppia (Stenoppia) luisi sp. nov. differs from all species of the subgenus by the presence of tridentate rostrum. Perscheloribates kontumensis sp. nov. differs from Perscheloribates curiosus Ermilov, 2016, Perscheloribates hanoiensis Ermilov & Starý, 2018 and Perscheloribates surigaoensis Corpuz-Raros, 1980 by the presence of body sculpturing, distinct setiform apex in bothridial setae and flexible notogastral setae. Species M. (P.) flavida, M. (P.) polita and R. blattarum, the subgenera Mesoplophora (Parplophora) and Ramusella (Sabahoppia), and the genera Mesoplophora and Graptoppia are recorded in Vietnam for the first time; the subgenus Graptoppia (Stenoppia) is recorded in the Oriental region for the first time. An identification key to known species of Graptoppia (Stenoppia) is given.

Water mites of the family Aturidae Thor, 1900 from Turkey (Acari: Hydrachnidia), with description of two new species

Zootaxa ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 2746 (1) ◽  
pp. 25 ◽  
Author(s):  
YUNUS ESEN ◽  
VLADIMIR PEŠIĆ ◽  
ORHAN ERMAN
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Mite Species ◽  
Running Waters ◽  
Water Mites ◽  
Water Mite ◽  
The Family ◽  
Two New Species ◽  
First Time

This paper deals with the water mite species of the family Aturidae Thor, collected from running waters in Bingöl Province, Turkey. Javalbia (Javalbicula) turcica sp. nov. and Barbaxonella bingolensis sp. nov. are described as new species; Axonopsis armata Chaudonneret & Angelier, 1949 is synonymized with A. romijni Viets, 1923; Kongsbergia (Kongsbergia) persica Pešić, 2005, Albaxona lundbladi Motaş & Tanasachi, 1947, Axonopsis (Hexaxonopsis) romijni Viets, 1923, A. (Navinaxonopsis) persica Pešić, 2004 and A. (Paraxonopsis) vietsi Motaş & Tanasachi, 1947 are reported for the first time for Turkey.

New and interesting oribatid mites (Acari, Oribatida) near Potchefstroom (South Africa), with description of two new species

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (11) ◽  
pp. 1849 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergey G. Ermilov ◽  
Elizabeth A. Hugo-Coetzee ◽  
Alexander A. Khaustov ◽  
Pieter D. Theron
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
New Species ◽  
Body Surface ◽  
Oribatid Mite ◽  
Oribatid Mites ◽  
Taxonomic Proposal ◽  
Two New Species ◽  
Ethiopian Region ◽  
First Time ◽  
The City

The present study is based on oribatid mite material (Acari, Oribatida) collected near the city of Potchefstroom in South Africa. A list of identified taxa, including 44 species from 34 genera and 21 families, is presented; of these, five species (Epilohmannia dimorpha, Cultroribula bicuspidata, Suctobelbila fonticula, Protoribates paracapucinus, Galumna baloghi) and one genus (Cultroribula) are recorded in the fauna of South Africa for the first time; one species (Limnozetes palmerae) is recorded in the Ethiopian region for the first time. Two new species belonging to the genera Scheloribates and Galumna are described. Scheloribates (Scheloribates) potchefstroomensis sp. nov. is morphologically most similar to S. (S.) diversidactylus (Hammer, 1961) and Scheloribates (S.) tricarinus Coetzer, 1968, but differs by the bothridial setae with developed heads and porose body surface. Galumna (Galumna) curvifamulus sp. nov. is morphologically most similar to G. (G.) colombiana Ermilov, 2017, but differs by the posteromedial localization of setal alveoli la, tuberculate medioanterior part of prodorsum, striate pteromorphs, smooth subcapitular mentum and the positions of lyrifissures ih and ips. The systematic placement of Urubambates calcaratus Mahunka, 1984 is discussed, resulting in the following taxonomic proposal: Scheloribates calcaratus (Mahunka, 1984) comb. nov.

Two new species of Gaeolaelaps Evans & Till (Acari: Laelapidae) from Sri Lanka

Zootaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4615 (3) ◽  
pp. 563-576 ◽  
Author(s):  
OMID JOHARCHI ◽  
ALEXANDER A. KHAUSTOV ◽  
SERGEY G. ERMILOV
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Mite Species ◽  
Character State ◽  
Adult Females ◽  
Tarsal Claw ◽  
Two New Species ◽  
First Time

Two new mite species of the genus Gaeolaelaps (Laelapidae), G. lankaensis sp. nov. and G. setillus sp. nov., collected from soil-litter in Sri Lanka, are described and illustrated based on morphological characters of the adult females. Both species have the unusual character state of a three-tined palp tarsal claw. The genus Gaeolaelaps is reported for the first time from Sri Lanka. An updated key to the species with a three-tined palp tarsal claw is presented. 

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