Storchia mehrvari, a new record of the genus Storchia Oudemans, 1923 (Acari: Stigmaeidae) from Turkey and its abnormalities of genital and aggenital setae

Authors: KAMİL KOÇ, ESEN POYRAZ TINARTAŞ

Abstract: The characteristic features of Storchia mehrvari Bagheri & Gheblealivand, a new record for the Turkish fauna, are redescribed based on the Turkish specimens. In addition, asymmetric abnormalities in setae on the anogenital area occurring in some adult females are discussed and illustrated.

Keywords: Storchia mehrvari, Acari, Prostigmata, Stigmaeidae, new record, Turkey

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