A new species of Abacarus Keifer (Acari: Eriophyidae) from Brazil

Authors

  • Carlos Holger Wenzel Flechtmann Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Escola Superior de Agricultura “Luiz de Queiroz” (ESALQ), Departamento de Entomologia e Acarologia (LEA). Piracicaba, SP, Brasil. Author http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7745-8544
  • Aline Daniele Tassi Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Escola Superior de Agricultura “Luiz de Queiroz” (ESALQ), Departamento de Fitopatologia e Nematologia (LFN). Piracicaba, SP, Brasil; Instituto Biológico, Laboratório de Biologia Molecular Aplicada. São Paulo, SP, Brasil. Author http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8622-5977

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/1807-0205/2021.61.80

Keywords:

Abacarus zoysiae, Eriophyidae, Grass, Zoysia japonica

Abstract

Zoysiagrass is an important ornamental and turfgrass cultivated in different countries. Recently, damage to this plant, characterized by a type of witch’s broom and stunting were observed in southern Brazil, suggesting possible attack by mites. A detailed examination of these plants showed the presence of a new mite species, Abacarus zoysiae Flechtmann & Tassi sp. nov., as responsible for the damage. The objective of this publication is to describe that new species, based on adult females and males.

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2021-09-27

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Flechtmann, C. H. W., & Tassi, A. D. (2021). A new species of Abacarus Keifer (Acari: Eriophyidae) from Brazil. Papéis Avulsos De Zoologia, 61, e20216180. https://doi.org/10.11606/1807-0205/2021.61.80

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