A new species of Agistemus (Acari: Stigmaeidae) from yerba mate in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

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Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

ISSN: 0164-7954

Source: International Journal of Acarology, Vol.39, Iss.7, 2013-10, pp. : 580-586

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Abstract

A new species of stigmaeid mite (Acari: Stigmaeidae) Agistemus paraguariensis sp. nov. is described and illustrated from the State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, based on specimens collected on yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis A. St.-Hil.) (Aquifoliaceae). A key to Brazilian species of the genus is provided.urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:D92FFB81-BD07-414E-A7B0-DDAA6C71CE52

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