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Systematic & Applied Acarology (2004) 9, 195-199

Boetophela cassandrae sp. nov. and the first record of Tamarangia nimfae Haitlinger, 1991 (Acari: Astigmata: Canestriniidae) from the Republic of South Africa

RYSZARD HAITLINGER¹ & WIT CHMIELEWSKI²

1 Department of Zoology and Ecology, Agricultural University, Kozuchowska 5b, 51–631 Wrocªaw, Poland; e-mail: rhait@ozi.ar.wroc.pl

2 Department of Bee Products, Apiculture Division, Research Institute of Pomology and Floriculture, Kazimierska 2, 24-100 Pulawy, Poland; e-mail: Wit.Chmielewski@man.pulawy.pl

Abstract

Boetophela cassandrae sp. nov. is described and illustrated from a Cetoniinae beetle from the Republic of South Africa. Tamarangia nimfae Haitlinger is reported for the first time from the Republic of South Africa. A key to the species (females) of Boetophela is provided.

Key words: Acari, Canestriniidae, Boetophela, Tamarangia, new species, Republic of South Africa

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