A new species of Japanese oribatid mite, Zachvatkinibates erimo sp. nov., showing sexual dimorphism (Acariformes: Oribatida: Punctoribatidae)

Zootaxa. 2019 Jul 26;4647(1):zootaxa.4647.1.22. doi: 10.11646/zootaxa.4647.1.22.

Abstract

A new species of oribatid mite, Zachvatkinibates erimo sp. nov., is described from a sandy beach in Hokkaido, North Japan. The new species exhibits a clear sexual dimorphism, showing enlarged areae porosae on the notogaster of the male. A key is provided to sexually dimorphic species of Zachvatkinibates.

Keywords: Acari, coastal vegetation, cold climate zone, Hokkaido, systematics.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Araceae*
  • Japan
  • Male
  • Mites*
  • Sex Characteristics