New records of oribatid mites (Acari: Oribatida) from a Patagonian forest affected by wildfire in Argentina

Abstract

A study of oribatid mite communities in a Patagonian forest affected by wildfires was carried out to assess their taxonomic diversity and to increase knowledge of their distribution. A total of 43 species/morphospecies were found. Ten were new records for Chubut and 3 for Argentina. Increased knowledge of this fauna will be fundamental in aiding further understanding about its ecology and distribution.

Keywords

• New records
• National Park
• Chubut