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Abstract

In this study, which is the first record for Europe and Turkish fauna, Eutrombidium locustarum (Walsh, 1866), larvae were obtained experimental rearing from adult and illustrated. In addition, the distribution and biology of this species are given.

Keywords

• Acari, Microtrombidiidae, Eutrombidium, Turkey, First record.

EUTROMBIDIUM LOCUSTARUM (Walsh,1866)(ACARI: MICROTROMBIDIIDAE)’UN GELİŞİM EVRELERİ VE TÜRKİYE’ DEN İLK KAYDI

Abstract

Bu çalışmada, Avrupa ve Türkiye akar faunası için yeni kayıt olan, Eutrombidium locustarum (Walsh, 1866)’un ergininden larvası elde edilmiş, şekilleri çizilmiş, yayılışı ve biyolojisi hakkında bilgi verilmiştir.

Keywords

• Acari, Microtrombidiidae, Eutrombidium, Türkiye, İlk kayıt.

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