A supplementary description of Brevipalpus californicus (Acari: Trombidiformes: Tenuipalpidae)

Abstract

The false spider mite Brevipalpus californicus from the family Tenuipalpidae was collected from Caucasian alnus, White willow, Persian raspberry and a wild Chrysanthemum bush in Mazandaran province. This species is reported as a new record to the false spider mites-fauna of Iran here. Reviewing literatures revealed that it was briefly described in the original paper without any measures. So, a completed description is presented based on the Iranian specimens and different body segments are drawn for B. californicus. In addition, the above plants are new host records for B. californicus.

Keywords

• Supplementary description
• Tenuipalpidae
• Brevipalpus californicus
• Mazandaran
• Iran