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Issue: Vol. 5740 No. 1: 31 Dec. 2025
Type: Article
Published: 2025-12-31
DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5740.1.10
Page range: 125-149
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Ontogenetic stages of Czenspinskia transversostriata (Oudemans) (Acari: Winterschmidtiidae)

Bioeconomy Science Institute; Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research Group; 231 Morrin Road; Auckland 1072; New Zealand.; School of Biological Sciences; University of Auckland; 3A Symonds Street; Auckland 1010; New Zealand.
Plant Health & Environment Laboratory; Ministry for Primary Industries; 231 Morrin Road; Auckland 1072; New Zealand.
Acari Sarcoptiformes Astigmata development development stages morphology

Abstract

Studies on the developmental stages of mites in the family Winterschmidtiidae are scarce. Here, we provide detailed descriptions and illustrations of the larva, protonymph, tritonymph, and adult of Czenspinskia transversostriata (Oudemans), based on individuals reared on dry yeast pellets under laboratory conditions. Comparisons of idiosomal and leg chaetotaxy among stages are also presented.

 

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How to Cite

Zhang, K. & Fan, Q.-H. (2025) Ontogenetic stages of Czenspinskia transversostriata (Oudemans) (Acari: Winterschmidtiidae). Zootaxa, 5740 (1), 125–149. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5740.1.10