First records of the genus Paratrombium Bruyant, 1910 (Acari: Trombidiidae) from Turkey

Abstract

The genus ParatrombiumBruyant (Acari: Trombidiidae) is recorded from Turkey for the first time based on collections of P. insulare(Berlese, 1910) andP. megalochirum(Berlese, 1910). Each species is illustrated, and briefly redescribed with accompanyingdrawings. Larvae of both species were obtained by experimental rearing. The updated distribution of species is provided.