The oribatid mite genus Benoibates (Acari, Oribatida, Oripodidae).

ABSTRACT: Two species of oribatid mites of the genus Benoibates (Oribatida, Oripodidae), i.e., Benoibatesbolivianus Balogh & Mahunka, 1969(a) and Benoibatesminimus Mahunka, 1985, are recorded for the first time in Costa Rica. Both are redescribed in details, using drawings, images and SEM micrographs, on the basis of Costa Rican specimens. An identification key to the known species of Benoibates is given.

SUBMITTER: Ermilov SG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4205496 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature