A new species of the genus Antennoseius (Ascidae : Mesostigmata) from India

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Published: 2003-09-12

DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.295.1.1

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**A new species of the genus Antennoseius (Ascidae : Mesostigmata) from India**

Zoological Survey of India, Desert Regional Station, Jhalamand, Pali Road, Jodhpur 342 005, Rajasthan, India

Zoological Survey of India, M - Block, New Alipur, Calcutta 700 053, India

Vidyasagar University, Midnapore 721 102, West Bengal, India

Acari Antennoseius orientalis sp. n. India

Antennoseius orientalis sp. nov. is described along with illustrations and a key to the Indian species of the genus is provided.

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