Atopochthonius artiodactylus Grandjean, 1948 (Acari: Oribatida) found for the first time in Finland

Abstract

Atopochthonius artiodactylus Grandjean, 1948 has been recorded in central Finland from two different kinds of anthropogenous birch stands and natural deciduous forest. Altogether 270 specimens from nine sites have been found. Three SEM micrographs of the species are given. The updated Catalogue of the Oribatida (Acari) of Finland is available at the website http://users.utu.fi/ ritniemi/ActaZoolFenn207.html. It currently consists of 310 species. © Entomologica Fennica. 23 November 2001.