A New Species of Leptus Bilberg (Acari: Erythraeidae) from Iran

Document Type : Original Research

Authors
M. Khoobdel
F. Pakarpour Rayeni
Health Research Center, Lifestyle Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran.
10.52547/jast.25.1.239
Abstract
Leptus (Leptus) hajiqanbari sp. nov. (Acari: Erythraeidae), detached from unknown Noctuidae (Insecta: Lepidoptera) from Jahrom City, Fars Province, Iran, is described and illustrated based on the larva. This species belongs to the anomalus species group and iguacuicus species subgroup which can be identified based on the characters as follows: Palpal femur with one seta, palpal genu with two setae, four setae between coxae II and III and sensillary setae setulose throughout the length. A key to species of iguacuicus species subgroup is presented.

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Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology
Volume 25, Issue 1
January and February 2023
Pages 239-247