The first record of Ghilarovus humeridens Krivolutsky (Acari, Oribatida, Zetomotrichidae) from Iran with a supplementary description

Abstract

The oribatid mite Ghilarovus humeridens Krivolutsky, 1966 (Oribatida, Zetomotrichidae), the type species of the genus originally described from Turkmenistan, is recorded in Iran for the first time. A supplementary description of this species is given with detailed illustrations based on Iranian materials. The main morphological traits of G. humeridens are summarized.