scholarly journals Re-descriptions of eight chigger mite species (Acariformes: Trombiculidae) of the Leptotrombidium generic complex from Vietnam

Zootaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5057 (3) ◽  
pp. 29-63
Author(s):  
ALEXANDR A. STEKOLNIKOV ◽  
ANASTASIA A. ANTONOVSKAIA
Keyword(s):  
Mite Species ◽  
Chigger Mite ◽  
Tree Shrews ◽  
Type Series ◽  
New Synonyms ◽  
North Vietnam

Six mite species of the genus Leptotrombidium Nagayo, Miyagawa, Mitamura and Imamura, 1916 and one species from each of the genera Lorillatum Nadchatram, 1963 and Trombiculindus Radford, 1948, incompletely described by Schluger et al. (1960b, 1963) from rodents and tree shrews in North Vietnam, are re-described based on type series. Lectotypes and paralectotypes have been designated for all redescribed species. Two new synonyms have been established: Leptotrombidium magnum (Schluger, 1960) (= Leptotrombidium dooleyi Nadchatram, 1970, syn. nov.; = Leptotrombidium submagnum Wang, Li and Shi, 1988, syn. nov.).  

Redescriptions of ten chigger mite species (Acariformes: Trombiculidae) from Vietnam

Zootaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4969 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-53
Author(s):  
ANASTASIA A. ANTONOVSKAIA ◽  
ALEXANDR A. STEKOLNIKOV
Keyword(s):  
Mite Species ◽  
Chigger Mite ◽  
Type Series ◽  
North Vietnam ◽  
New Synonymy

Ten species of chigger mites from the genera Gahrliepia Oudemans, 1912, Walchia Ewing, 1931, Cheladonta Lipovsky, Crossley and Loomis, 1955, Doloisia Oudemans, 1910, Schoutedenichia Jadin and Vercammen-Grandjean, 1954, and Microtrombicula Ewing, 1950, incompletely described by Schluger et al. (1960a, c, 1961, 1963) from rodents in North Vietnam, are redescribed based on type series. Lectotypes and paralectotypes have been designated for all species. A new synonymy has been established: Walchia delicatula (Schluger, Grochovskaja, Ngu, Hoe and Tung, 1960) (= Walchia tianguangshanensis Zhao, 1981 syn. nov.). 

A new species of the genus Toleria Walker, 1865 [“1864”] from Vietnam, with a catalogue of Asian Cissuvorini (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4802 (2) ◽  
pp. 349-360
Author(s):  
OLEG G. GORBUNOV ◽  
YUTAKA ARITA
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Natural Science ◽  
National Park ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
Science Museum ◽  
National Museum ◽  
Type Series ◽  
Clearwing Moth ◽  
North Vietnam ◽  
A New Species

A new clearwing moth species, Toleria vietnamica sp. nov. from Ba Bể National Park, Bẳc Kan Province, North Vietnam is described and illustrated. An annotated catalogue of Asian members of the tribe Cissuvorini is added to this paper. The catalogue contains the following information: the references to the original descriptions, information on name-bearing types, complete bibliographies of the presented taxa, distribution and available data on host plants. The type series of the new species is deposited in the collection of National Museum of Nature and Science, Tsukuba (formerly Natural Science Museum Tokyo). 

Three new synonyms within the flower chafer genus Goliathopsis Janson, 1881 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Cetoniinae) from China

Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4789 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-131
Author(s):  
HAO XU ◽  
JIAN-YUE QIU
Keyword(s):  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Valid Species ◽  
Type Series ◽  
New Synonyms ◽  
New Synonym

All available type materials of the Indochinese genus Goliathopsis Janson, 1881 are determined, and lectotype designations are made for G. capreolus Gestro 1888, G. despectus (Westwood, 1873), G. esquiroli Pouillaude, 1913, and G. velutinus Pouillaude, 1913. The examination of type series revealed three synonyms: Goliathopsis camptotropus Yang, 1988 new synonym and G. polystricus Yang, 1988 new synonym are synonymized with G. esquiroli, and G. maolanus Yang, 1988 new synonym is regarded as a junior synonym of G. lameyi Fairmaire, 1893. Besides, G. cervus Janson, 1881 is proved to be a valid species. Diagnoses, key, and color illustrations are provided for all species. All known distribution records are mapped, and the location of “Tsékou” and “Oui-Sy” are presented and discussed. 

Catalogue of ptyctimous mites (Acari, Oribatida) of the world

Zootaxa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4393 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
WOJCIECH NIEDBAŁA ◽  
DONG LIU
Keyword(s):  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
Mite Species ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Ecological Studies ◽  
Cosmopolitan Distribution ◽  
New Synonyms ◽  
New Subgenus ◽  
Plant Remains ◽  
Species Inquirenda ◽  
The World

As important representatives of Oribatida (Acari), ptyctimous mites comprise more than 1400 described species in 40 genera and subgenera, with nearly cosmopolitan distribution except for the Arctic and Antarctic Regions. They are capable of folding the aspidosoma under the opisthosoma to protect their appendages, and are primarily soil and litter inhabitants, feeding on fungi and decaying plant remains with various levels of specificity. Our purpose was to provide a detailed catalogue of all known ptyctimous mite species in the world with information of distribution, taxonomic issues and some remarks. Data of known juvenile  instars of ptyctimous mites which were not included in Norton & Ermilov (2014) were added. We hope that our catalogue with bibliography will be helpful in taxonomic and ecological studies.        The catalogue presents taxonomic information and geographic distribution of 1431 known species of the world belonging to 42 genera and eight families (not including data of genus and species inquirenda, nomina nuda and species without author name). Among them, 261 species are listed as synonyms, 43 species inquirenda, nine homonyms, 17 new synonyms, one new subgenus Mahuntritia subgenus nov. and three new names are included in the catalogue. 

Revision of Eulasia genei Truqui, with description of Eulasia rittneri n. sp. from Israel and synonymic notes on related species (Coleoptera: Scarabaeoidea: Glaphyridae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 2436 (1) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
MARCO ULIANA ◽  
GUIDO SABATINELLI
Keyword(s):  
Related Species ◽  
Distribution Range ◽  
Special Consideration ◽  
Nominal Species ◽  
Diagnostic Characters ◽  
Type Series ◽  
New Synonyms ◽  
First Time

This paper presents a revision of the species Eulasia genei Truqui, 1848. A total of 773 specimens, including all type series of the involved taxa, were examined. Nominal species currently in synonymy with E. genei are discussed. All the current synonyms proved to be wrongly attributed, and the following new synonyms are proposed: Eulasia pretiosa Truqui, 1848 = E. genei chaifensis (Reitter, 1890) = E. japhoensis (Petrovitz, 1972). Eulasia hybrida agricola (Reitter, 1890) is no longer considered a synonym of E. genei Truqui and Amphicoma genei ab. nobilissima Balthasar, 1929 is an unavailable name. Eulasia rittneri n. sp., a species close to and parapatric to E. genei, is described and illustrated. The diagnostic characters are discussed in relation to their discriminating value, with special consideration for the morphology of the aedeagus. A technique for observing the volumetric shape of the endophallus has been modified and used for the first time as such for the study of Scarabaeoidea. On the basis of the large number of specimens gathered, the distribution range of both species is defined and notes on their ecology and phenology are presented.

scholarly journals B19 Detection of Orientia tsutsugamushi DNA in unengorged larvae of six chigger mite species in Oita

1999 ◽  
Vol 50 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Xuan Da Pham ◽  
Yasushi Otsuka ◽  
Hiroshi Suzuki ◽  
Hiroyuki Takaoka
Keyword(s):  
Mite Species ◽  
Orientia Tsutsugamushi ◽  
Chigger Mite

scholarly journals New locality and host records of two chigger mite species (Acariformes: Trombiculidae) from Morocco

Acarologia ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 538-547
Author(s):  
Alexandr A. Stekolnikov ◽  
Omar Er-Rguibi ◽  
El-Mustapha Laghzaoui ◽  
Abdessamad Aglagane ◽  
El Hassan El Mouden
Keyword(s):  
Mite Species ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Chigger Mite ◽  
First Time ◽  
Subjective Synonym

Two chigger mite species, Ericotrombidium tarentolae (Vercammen-Grandjean and Langston, 1976) and Neotrombicula orycti Taufflieb, 1960, have been recorded outside their type localities and on two species of geckos from the genus Quedenfeldtia Boettger for the first time. One new subjective synonym has been established on the base of examination of type specimens and additional materials — Neotrombicula orycti Taufflieb, 1960 (syn.: Neotrombicula lemni Taufflieb, 1960, n. syn.).

scholarly journals Infestation and Related Ecology of Chigger Mites on the Asian House Rat (Rattus tanezumi) in Yunnan Province, Southwest China

2021 ◽  
Vol 59 (4) ◽  
pp. 377-392
Author(s):  
Fan Ding ◽  
Wen-Li Jiang ◽  
Xian-Guo Guo ◽  
Rong Fan ◽  
Cheng-Fu Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Species Abundance ◽  
Abundant Species ◽  
Mite Species ◽  
Species Abundance Distribution ◽  
Chigger Mite ◽  
Geographical Regions ◽  
Rattus Tanezumi ◽  
Curve Equation ◽  
Large Host ◽  
Very High

This paper is to illustrate the infestation and related ecological characteristics of chigger mites on the Asian house rat (Rattus tanezumi). A total of 17,221 chigger mites were collected from 2,761 R. tanezumi rats, and then identified as 131 species and 19 genera in 2 families. Leptotrombidium deliense, the most powerful vector of scrub typhus in China, was the first major dominant species on R. tanezumi. All the dominant mite species were of an aggregated distribution among different individuals of R. tanezumi. The species composition and infestations of chiggers on R. tanezumi varied along different geographical regions, habitats and altitudes. The species-abundance distribution of the chigger mite community was successfully fitted and the theoretical curve equation was. Ŝ (R)=37e–(0.28R)2 The total chigger species on R. tanezumi were estimated to be 199 species or 234 species, and this further suggested that R. tanezumi has a great potential to harbor abundant species of chigger mites. The results of the species-plot relationship indicated that the chigger mite community on R. tanezumi in Yunnan was an uneven community with very high heterogeneity. Wide geographical regions with large host samples are recommended in the investigations of chigger mites.

scholarly journals Detection of DNA of Rickettsia and Orientia tsutsugamushi in rodents and ectoparasites in Ha Giang province

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 543-552
Author(s):  
Le Thi Lan Anh ◽  
Vo Viet Cuong ◽  
Trinh Van Toan ◽  
Ho Thi Hong Nhung ◽  
Le Thi Van Anh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Real Time Pcr ◽  
Molecular Detection ◽  
Spotted Fever ◽  
Mite Species ◽  
House Mice ◽  
Spotted Fever Group ◽  
Small Animals ◽  
Orientia Tsutsugamushi ◽  
Chigger Mite ◽  
Gamasid Mite

Rickettsial fever is one of a zoonotic disease which is caused by bacteria genus Rickettsia. The ectoparasites such as ticks, mites, fleas, lice... were demonstrated as the main transmited vectors through host reservoirs are rodents and small animals including mice, squirrels, mink... In this study, the rodents and ectoparasites species were identified. The molecular detection of Rickettsia was also performed. In 2018, 83 rats were trapped in 2 villages Thanh Duc and Phu Linh, Vi Xuyen district, Ha Giang province, in which 48.2% mice were found as house mice Rattus flavipectus, 21.7% was forest mice R. rattus, 12% was R. fulvescens, 8.4% was R. nitidus, the remaining rates were R. bowersi, Mus. pahari, Leopoldamys sabanus, Mus musculus and R. niviventer, accounting for 1.2% - 3.6%. The ectoparasites survey found 5 chigger mite species including Leptotrombidium (Leptotrombidium) deliense, Ascoschoengastia (Laurentella) indica, Garhliepia (Walchia) rustica, Lorilutum oreophilum and Shunsenia sp as well as 3 gamasid mite species such as Laelaps (Echidninus) sedlaceki, Laelaps (Laelaps) nuttali and Lenstivalius klossi bispiniformis. The result indicated that 19.3% and 10.8% mice were positive with Ricketsia spotted fever group (SFG) and Rickettsia typhi, respectively by real-time PCR. The nested PCR result showed that 19.4% R. flavipectus mice and 10% L. (L.) deliense chigger mites were positive with Orientia tsutsugamushi. 

Six new and one little known species of chigger mites (Acariformes: Trombiculidae) from South Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 435 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandr A Stekolnikov ◽  
Sonja Matthee
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
New Species ◽  
South Asia ◽  
Mite Species ◽  
Sensu Stricto ◽  
African Continent ◽  
Chigger Mite ◽  
Host Individual ◽  
Two New Species ◽  
First Time

Six new chigger mite species were described from rodents of South Africa: Ascoschoengastia ueckermanni sp. nov., Schoutedenichia horaki sp. nov., Herpetacarus octosetosus sp. nov., Herpetacarus decasetosus sp. nov., Microtrombicula graphiuri sp. nov. and Trombicula walkerae sp. nov. The genus Trombicula Berlese, 1905 sensu stricto, which is known from South Asia and Australia, is recorded on the African continent for the first time. Two new species of Herpetacarus Vercammen-Grandjean, 1960 present an example of closely related sympatric chigger species that occur on the same host individual.

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