The genus Raphignathus from China is reviewed. The morphology of R. zhaoi Hu, Jing & Liang is studied. Four new species of Raphignathus are described: R. aciculatus Fan from moss in Fujian (southeastern China), R. membranus Fan from fallen leaves in Beijing (north China), R. evidus Fan from moss in Beijing and R. hsiufui Fan from moss in Fujian and from tea (Camellia sinensis) in Zhejiang adjecent to Fujian. A key to the known species from China is provided.
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1 July 2000
The genus Raphignathus (Acari: Raphignathidae) from China
Qing-Hai Fan,
Xin-Ming Yin
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Systematic and Applied Acarology
Vol. 5 • No. 1
July 2000
Vol. 5 • No. 1
July 2000
Acari
China
new species
Raphignathus