Intruders in beehives? New bee-associated Ellingsenius species (Pseudoscorpiones, Cheliferidae) from China based on morphological data and molecular analyses, with comments on pseudoscorpion-bee relationships

Collection: Pensoft Publishers

Keywords: China · Topics: Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior, Subterranean biodiversity and taxonomy, Identification and Quantification in Food

Ellingsenius renae sp. nov., encountered in Guizhou, southern China and the eighth species of the genus, is described and illustrated. An analysis of the COI mitochondrial gene (LCO1490/HC02198) confirms the identity of the new species. An identification key to all Ellingsenius species is provided, and comments on the pseudoscorpion-bee relationships are included.

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