First report of the genus Cyta von Heyden (Trombidiformes, Bdellidae) from Saudi Arabia with the description of a new species
Abstract
The genus Cyta von Heyden, 1826 is reported for the first time from Saudi Arabia with the description of C. arabica sp. nov. collected from Indigofera sp. (Fabaceae) in the southwestern region (Jizan) of Saudi Arabia. The new species can be diagnosed based on the presence of prodorsal setae at, mps and lps almost in a straight line, setae mps not reaching base of the setae lps, dorsum with setae serrate and continuous striae, palp basifemur with five setae and leg trochanter IV with a seta.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Study of Mite Species
Collembola Taxonomy and Ecology Studies
Scarabaeidae Beetle Taxonomy and Biogeography
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Systematic and Applied Acarology
- Publisher
- Systematic and Applied Acarology Society
- Publication date
- 31 March 2026