A new species of the genus Achipteria Berlese, 1885 (Acariformes, Oribatida, Achipteriidae) from the Kingdom of Bhutan

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Authors: Masaharu Oshima, Beejai Darjee, Tshering Dorji, Tshering Choden, Tashi Pelyang, Tshewang Tshewang, Takeo Yamauchi, Shûhei Nomura, Takafumi Nakano, Karma Dema Dorji, Satoshi Shimano
DOI: 10.24349/pocc-d7lm
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Abstract

The oribatid mite family Achipteriidae Thor, 1929 is recorded in the Kingdom of Bhutan for the first time, and a new species Achipteria (Achipteria) bhutanica sp. nov. is described based on morphological examination of adult specimens collected from forest litter. This new species is characterized by an almost smooth body surface, broad lamellae with a single pointed lateral tooth, barbed bothridial setae and short notogastral setae. This is also the first published record of an oribatid mite from the country since the 1980s.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Study of Mite Species Bird parasitology and diseases Amphibian and Reptile Biology

Publication details

Journal / source
Acarologia
Publisher
Les Amis d'Acarologia
Volume
66
Issue
2
Pages
530–542
Publication date
8 June 2026
Language
EN