Description of a new species of the genus <i>Fessonia</i> (Acari: Trombidiformes: Smarididae) from Kerala, India

A new species of the genus Fessonia (family: Smarididae) viz., Fessonia indica sp. nov. has been collected from rice from Kerala state, South India, which is described and illustrated. So far, two species of the genus Fessonia have been reported in India. Descriptions are based on the morphology of post larval instar. A key to the Indian species is also provided.

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Records of the Zoological Survey of India
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2024-09-26
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https://doi.org/10.26515/rzsi/v123/i4/2023/172636
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Study of Mite Species
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Description of a new species of the genus Fessonia (Acari: Trombidiformes: Smarididae) from Kerala, India

N. E. Martin, Sachin P. James
Records of the Zoological Survey of India
Study of Mite Species
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Description of a new species of the genus Fessonia (Acari: Trombidiformes: Smarididae) from Kerala, India

N. E. Martin, Sachin P. James
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A new species of the genus Fessonia (family: Smarididae) viz., Fessonia indica sp. nov. has been collected from rice from Kerala state, South India, which is described and illustrated. So far, two species of the genus Fessonia have been reported in India. Descriptions are based on the morphology of post larval instar. A key to the Indian species is also provided.

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