Research Article

First adult (female) description of Abrolophus bochkovi Hakimitabar, Saboori & Fadaei, 2020 (Trombidiformes: Erythraeidae)

Volume: 50 Number: 1 March 31, 2026
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First adult (female) description of Abrolophus bochkovi Hakimitabar, Saboori & Fadaei, 2020 (Trombidiformes: Erythraeidae)

Abstract

In this study, the post-larval (female) stage of Abrolophus bochkovi Hakimitabar, Saboori & Fadaei, 2020, previously known only from the larval stage, is described for the first time through experimental laboratory rearing. Larval specimens from Türkiye and Iran were compared to confirm the species identification. In addition, detailed drawings, photographs, and morphometric data are provided for the female of this species. With this contribution, the number of Abrolophus species described from both larval and post-larval stages increases to four. The present study was conducted at Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University between 2023 and 2025.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Zoology (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 31, 2026

Submission Date

October 13, 2025

Acceptance Date

March 4, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 50 Number: 1

APA
Karakurt, İ., & Saboorı, A. (2026). First adult (female) description of Abrolophus bochkovi Hakimitabar, Saboori & Fadaei, 2020 (Trombidiformes: Erythraeidae). Turkish Journal of Entomology, 50(1), 101-108. https://doi.org/10.16970/entoted.1801087
AMA
1.Karakurt İ, Saboorı A. First adult (female) description of Abrolophus bochkovi Hakimitabar, Saboori & Fadaei, 2020 (Trombidiformes: Erythraeidae). TED. 2026;50(1):101-108. doi:10.16970/entoted.1801087
Chicago
Karakurt, İbrahim, and Alireza Saboorı. 2026. “First Adult (female) Description of Abrolophus Bochkovi Hakimitabar, Saboori & Fadaei, 2020 (Trombidiformes: Erythraeidae)”. Turkish Journal of Entomology 50 (1): 101-8. https://doi.org/10.16970/entoted.1801087.
EndNote
Karakurt İ, Saboorı A (March 1, 2026) First adult (female) description of Abrolophus bochkovi Hakimitabar, Saboori & Fadaei, 2020 (Trombidiformes: Erythraeidae). Turkish Journal of Entomology 50 1 101–108.
IEEE
[1]İ. Karakurt and A. Saboorı, “First adult (female) description of Abrolophus bochkovi Hakimitabar, Saboori & Fadaei, 2020 (Trombidiformes: Erythraeidae)”, TED, vol. 50, no. 1, pp. 101–108, Mar. 2026, doi: 10.16970/entoted.1801087.
ISNAD
Karakurt, İbrahim - Saboorı, Alireza. “First Adult (female) Description of Abrolophus Bochkovi Hakimitabar, Saboori & Fadaei, 2020 (Trombidiformes: Erythraeidae)”. Turkish Journal of Entomology 50/1 (March 1, 2026): 101-108. https://doi.org/10.16970/entoted.1801087.
JAMA
1.Karakurt İ, Saboorı A. First adult (female) description of Abrolophus bochkovi Hakimitabar, Saboori & Fadaei, 2020 (Trombidiformes: Erythraeidae). TED. 2026;50:101–108.
MLA
Karakurt, İbrahim, and Alireza Saboorı. “First Adult (female) Description of Abrolophus Bochkovi Hakimitabar, Saboori & Fadaei, 2020 (Trombidiformes: Erythraeidae)”. Turkish Journal of Entomology, vol. 50, no. 1, Mar. 2026, pp. 101-8, doi:10.16970/entoted.1801087.
Vancouver
1.İbrahim Karakurt, Alireza Saboorı. First adult (female) description of Abrolophus bochkovi Hakimitabar, Saboori & Fadaei, 2020 (Trombidiformes: Erythraeidae). TED. 2026 Mar. 1;50(1):101-8. doi:10.16970/entoted.1801087