A new species of the genus Gaeolaelaps (Acari, Mesostigmata, Laelapidae) from Iran

Authors: Kavianpour, Mohammadreza Country: Iran DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.277.4741 Published: Jan. 1, 2013 Source: ZooKeys OpenAlex: View in OpenAlex

Collection: Pensoft Publishers

Keywords: Taxonomy · Topics: Study of Mite Species, Insect-Plant Interactions and Control, Collembola Taxonomy and Ecology Studies

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The Genus Gaeolaelaps Evans & Till, 1966 is currently one of the largest genera of the family Laelapidae Berlese. The known representatives of this genus are active predators of small invertebrates such as other mites, insect eggs and nematodes. Gaeolaelaps iranicus Kavianpour & Nemati sp. n., was collected from soil and litter in various parts of Iran. The description and figures of this species are given. A key to the Gaeolaelaps species of Iran is provided.

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