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Published on: July 9, 2020
Ontogenetic stages of Czenspinskia transversostriata (Oudemans) (Acari: Winterschmidtiidae)
1Bioeconomy Science Institute; Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research Group; 231 Morrin Road; Auckland 1072; New Zealand.; School of Biological Sciences; University of Auckland; 3A Symonds Street; Auckland 1010; New Zealand. zhangk@landcareresearch.co.nz.
Abstract:
Studies on the developmental stages of mites in the family Winterschmidtiidae are scarce. Here, we provide detailed descriptions and illustrations of the larva, protonymph, tritonymph, and adult of Czenspinskia transversostriata (Oudemans), based on individuals reared on dry yeast pellets under laboratory conditions. Comparisons of idiosomal and leg chaetotaxy among stages are also presented.
