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A new genus and species of Epicriidae (Acari, Mesostigmata) from eastern North America

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 April 2012

María L. Moraza
María L. Moraza
Affiliation:
Departamento de Zoología y Ecología, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Navarra, C/ Irunlarrea s/n, Pamplona E-31080, Navarra, Spain (e-mail: mlmoraza@unav.es)
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Abstract

A new genus, Adenoepicriusgen. nov., is described, with Adenoepicrius magnussp. nov. from Canada designated as type. Also described are A. oconnorisp. nov. (New York, Ontario), A. curtipilussp. nov. (Virginia), and A. virginianussp. nov. (West Virginia). A key to species based on adult females is provided.

Résumé

Un nouveau genre, Adenoepicriusgen. nov., est décrit, avec Adenoepicrius magnussp. nov. du Canada désigné comme modèle-type. Adenoepicrius oconnorisp. nov. (New York, l'Ontario), A. curtipilussp. nov. (la Virginie) et A. virginianussp. nov. (la Virginie-Occidentale) sont également décrits. Un tableau de classification des espèces, basé sur les femelles adultes, est fourni.

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The Canadian Entomologist , Volume 137 , Issue 5 , October 2005 , pp. 539 - 550
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Copyright © Entomological Society of Canada 2005

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