A complementary description of Kampimodromus corylosus Kolodochka (Acari: Phytoseiidae) and a revised key for the genus Kampimodromus Nesbitt

Abstract

Kampimodromus corylosus Kolodochka (Acari: Phytoseiidae), which is reported for the first time from Türkiye, is re-described and illustrated, based on female specimens collected from hazelnut (Corylus avellana L., Betulaceae). In addition, the reinstatement of K. adrianae Ferragut and Peña-Estévez as a valid species is proposed. A revised identification key for the world’s Kampimodromus Nesbitt species is also provided.

Keywords

• Identification key
• Kampimodromini
• new record
• Phytoseiidae
• predatory mites
• redescription

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