The oribatid mite genus Benoibates (Acari, Oribatida, Oripodidae)

 

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Authors: Ermilov, Sergey G., Alvarado Rodríguez, Olman, Kontschán, Jenő, Retana Salazar, Axel P.
Format: artículo original
Publication Date:2014
Description:Two species of oribatid mites of the genus Benoibates (Oribatida, Oripodidae), i.e., B. bolivianus Balogh & Mahunka, 1969(a) and B. minimus Mahunka, 1985, are recorded for the first time in Costa Rica. Both are redescribed in details, using drawings, images and SEM micrographs, on the basis of Costa Rican specimens. An identification key to the known species of Benoibates is given.
Country:Kérwá
Institution:Universidad de Costa Rica
Repositorio:Kérwá
OAI Identifier:oai:kerwa.ucr.ac.cr:10669/73987
Online Access:https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/4098/
https://hdl.handle.net/10669/73987
Keyword:Oribatid mites
Benoibates
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Costa Rica