Zetomotrichus persicus sp. nov., a new species of oribatid mites (Acari: Oribatida) of the family Zetomotrichidae, is described from Iran. The new species is recognized by the anteromedial rostral denticulation; long and filiform sensilla with 13 relatively long barbs on outer and four on inner sides; broad and pennate notogastral seta c2; pyriform organ with two anterolateral tubes; and absence of adanal seta ad3. An identification key to the known species of Zetomotrichus is given.
Akrami, M. A. & Behmanesh, M. (2026). A new species of the family Zetomotrichidae (Acari: Oribatida) fromIran. Persian Journal of Acarology, 2(1), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.22073/pja.v2i1.9943
MLA
Akrami, M. A., & Behmanesh, M. "A new species of the family Zetomotrichidae (Acari: Oribatida) fromIran", Persian Journal of Acarology, 2, 1, 2026, 1–7. doi: 10.22073/pja.v2i1.9943
HARVARD
Akrami, M. A., & Behmanesh, M. (2026). 'A new species of the family Zetomotrichidae (Acari: Oribatida) fromIran', Persian Journal of Acarology, 2(1), pp. 1–7. doi: 10.22073/pja.v2i1.9943
CHICAGO
Akrami, M. A. & Behmanesh, M., "A new species of the family Zetomotrichidae (Acari: Oribatida) fromIran." Persian Journal of Acarology, 2 1 (2026): 1–7, doi: 10.22073/pja.v2i1.9943
VANCOUVER
Akrami M. A., Behmanesh M. A new species of the family Zetomotrichidae (Acari: Oribatida) fromIran. Persian J. Acarol. 2026;2(1):1–7. doi: 10.22073/pja.v2i1.9943
