A new larval species of Balaustium (Acari: Actinotrichida: Erythraeidae) from Turkey

Authors: JAVAD NOEI, FİRDEVS ERSİN, İBRAHİM ÇAKMAK

Abstract: The larvae of Balaustium izmirensis Noei & Ersin sp. nov. were obtained by rearing adults collected from building walls and window ledges in Bornova, İzmir, Turkey. The larva of B. izmirensis Noei & Ersin sp. nov. is described and illustrated. A key to larval species of Balaustium is provided.

Keywords: Balaustiinae, İzmir, larva, Trombidiformes, Turkey

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