Description of a new species of Ameroseius Berlese (Acari: Ameroseiidae) from Norway, with a key to related species

Zootaxa. 2015 Oct 29;4034(2):390-8. doi: 10.11646/zootaxa.4034.2.10.

Abstract

Ameroseius is the largest genus of the mite family Ameroseiidae (Mesostigmata), with a worldwide distribution. Ameroseius norvegicus Narita, Abduch & Moraes n. sp. is described based on the morphology of adult females collected from litter in a strawberry field, in Norway. The new species is most similar to Ameroseius ulmi Hirschmann. A key is provided to separate them as well as other similar species constituting what is here referred to as the sculptilis group.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animal Distribution
  • Animal Structures / anatomy & histology
  • Animal Structures / growth & development
  • Animals
  • Body Size
  • Female
  • Mites / anatomy & histology
  • Mites / classification*
  • Mites / growth & development
  • Norway
  • Organ Size