Oribatid mites of the genus Eremulus Berlese, 1908 (Acari: Oribatida: Eremulidae) from South Africa

Abstract

The oribatid mite genus Eremulus Berlese, 1908 is reported from South Africa for the first time. Two new species, Eremulus spindleformis sp. n. and E. southafricanensis sp. n., are described, and an additional description of Eremulus flagellifer is given, based on material in the collection of the National Museum (Bloemfontein, South Africa). An identification key to African species of Eremulus is presented.