Paragigagnathus iraniensis n. sp. (Acari: Phytoseiidae) from Western Iran

Paragigagnathus iraniensis n. sp. (Acari: Phytoseiidae) from Western Iran

A new species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae, Paragigagnathus iraniensis n. sp., is described and illustrated from specimens collected on almond trees, Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D.A. Webb (Rosaceae), infested with two spotted spider mites (Tetranychidae) in Hamedan region, Iran. An identification...

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Published in:Acarologia Vol. 56; no. 2; pp. 195 - 201
Main Authors: Khanjani, M., Karimi, M., Asali Fayaz, B., Ueckermann, E.A.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Acarologia 2016
Subjects:
Animal biology
Biodiversity
Invertebrate Zoology
Life Sciences
Systematics, Phylogenetics and taxonomy
almond
Amblysiinae
Mesostigmata
Hamedan
Neoseiulini
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Summary:A new species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae, Paragigagnathus iraniensis n. sp., is described and illustrated from specimens collected on almond trees, Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D.A. Webb (Rosaceae), infested with two spotted spider mites (Tetranychidae) in Hamedan region, Iran. An identification key to all known species of the genus Paragigagnathus is provided.
ISSN:0044-586X
2107-7207
DOI:10.1051/acarologia/20162246