Taxonomy and distribution of African chiggers (Acariformes, Trombiculidae)
Author
Stekolnikov, Alexandr A.
text
European Journal of Taxonomy
2018
2018-01-16
395
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233
journal article
22091
10.5852/ejt.2018.395
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3829724
A244F97F-8CEB-40CE-A182-7E5440337CAA
Eutrombicula
Ewing, 1938
Diagnosis
SIF = 7BS-N-2-3(2)111.(0–3)(0–2)00; fsp = 7.7.7. Cheliceral blade with tricuspid cap; galeal setae nude; palpal claw 2-pronged; palpal tarsus with 7 branched setae and nude subterminala. Scutum subtrapezoidal, with broadly rounded posterior margin, with 1 AM, 2 AL and 2 PL setae; sensillary bases situated far apart; sensilla flagelliform, branched in distal half. Eyes 2 + 2. Legs 7-segmented, 2–3 genualae I, mastitarsala III usually present, nude or with few cilia, additional mastitarsalae and mastitibialae sometimes present.