Diagnostic Keys to the Indian Species of Schizotetranychus, with Additional Description for Schizotetranychus approximatus Ehara

The first report of Schizotetranychus approximatus Ehara on Bambusa vulgaris Schrad. from Indian subcontinent is supplemented with additional description providing a female-based identification key to the Indian species of Schizotetranychus. Unique chaetotaxy of idiosoma and legs distinguish S. approximatus from other known species of the genus. The very long dorsocentral setae exceed the base of consecutive setae, while short dorsolaterals are nearly half the length of consecutive setal bases. Tarsi III and IV each with a unique long sensory seta as long as the duplex seta of other legs.