Redescription of Tarsonemus minimax and definition of its species-group in the genus Tarsonemus (Acari: Tarsonemidae) with descriptions of two new species

Wojciech L. Magowski; John Moser

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Redescription of Tarsonemus minimax and definition of its species-group in the genus Tarsonemus (Acari: Tarsonemidae) with descriptions of two new species

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Wojciech L. Magowski, John Moser

Year:

2003

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Ann. Entomol. Soc. Am. 96(4): 345-368

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Abstract

The Tarsonemus minimax species-group is established for bark beetle commensals of the genus Tarsonemus Canestrini and Fanzago, 1876. T. minimax Vitzthum 1926 is redescribed, and two new species, T. terebrans and T. typographi n. spp., are described and illustrated. A diagnostic key to the species is supplied. The systematic status of the species-group is discussed. Biogeography and associations with insect hosts and fungi are reviewed.

Keywords

Acari, systematics, Scolytidae, phoresy, host ranges, fungi

Citation

Magowski, Wojciech L.; Moser, John C. 2003. Redescription of Tarsonemus minimax and definition of its species-group in the genus Tarsonemus (Acari: Tarsonemidae) with descriptions of two new species. Ann. Entomol. Soc. Am. 96(4): 345-368