Stenosternum cordata sp. nov. and Stenosternum bifurcata sp. nov., new to science, are described, which is the first record of Hoplomegistidae from Asia. Stenosternum cordata sp. nov. is distinguished by its heart-shaped latigynal shield with two pairs of setae along the lateral margin, and two pairs of setae along the posterior margin of the sternal shield. Stenosternum bifurcata sp. nov. is distinguished by having remarkable bifurcate corniculus, six pairs of setae on the sternal shield and three pairs setae on the latigynal shield. The family Hoplomegistidae Camin & Gorirossi, 1955 is redefined and a key to adult females of species is provided.
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29 May 2017
Two new species of Hoplomegistidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) associated with passalid Beetles from China
Xin-Feng Zhang,
Tian-Ci Yi,
Jian-Jun Guo,
Dao-Chao Jin
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Systematic and Applied Acarology
Vol. 22 • No. 6
June 2017
Vol. 22 • No. 6
June 2017
China
Hoplomegistidae
key
new family diagnosis
Stenosternum