First larval description of the genus Mirabilithrombium Gabryś, 1999 (Acari, Microtrombidiidae) from Turkey

Abstract

Mirabilithrombium turcicum sp. nov. is described based on both active postlarval forms and larvae. Larvae of Mirabilithrombium Gabryś, 1999 were obtained by experimental rearing from a field-collected female and are described for the first time. This is the third species described in the genus; a key to the active postlarval forms is provided. Data on the habitat specificity for the species are provided.