Persian Journal of Acarology

Persian Journal of Acarology

Redescription of Favognathusinsularis(Luxton) (Acari: Trombidiformes: Cryptognathidae) from Brazil, with a key to the world species of Favognathus

Authors
1 Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Crop Sciences, Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University, Sari, Iran;E–mails:saeedpaktinat@yahoo.com,damavandianm@gmail.com
2 Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Maragheh, Maragheh, Iran; E–mail: mbagheri20022002@yahoo.com
10.22073/pja.v9i1.58009
Abstract
Until now, Favognathus insularis (Luxton, 1973) has been only known from the Niue Island. In recent surveys conducted in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, a second record of this species was provided. It is redescribed here based on the adult females. Also, an identification key to known species of Favognathus is provided.
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