Three mite species of the genus Pleuronectocelaeno, P. barbara Athias-Henriot, P. japonica Kinn, and P. kinni Khaustov, were recorded in association with bark beetles in Asian Russia. The first description of male of P.japonica is provided. Pleuronectocelaeno kinni and P. barbara are recorded for the first time from Russia and the Far East of Russia, respectively. A key to the adults of Pleuronectocelaeno is presented.
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23 November 2018
New records of bark beetle-associated mites of the genus Pleuronectocelaeno Vitzthum (Mesostigmata: Celaenopsidae) in Asian Russia with first description of male of Pleuronectocelaeno japonica Kinn
Viacheslav A. Trach,
Alexander A. Khaustov
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Acari
morphology
Parasitiformes
phoresy
Trigynaspida