On the morphology and classification of larval water mites (Hydrachnidia, Acari) from springs in Luxembourg
Author
Martin, Peter
text
Zootaxa
2006
1138
1
44
journal article
10.5281/zenodo.172007
bd92c31d-534c-4bb2-a395-fb69e7ab01a9
11755326
172007
Genus
Feltria
Koenike, 1892
Diagnosis: Character states as given for the family (see
Smith 1976
) such that: Dorsal plate 1–2 times as long as wide, CXI fused with CXII or separate, CXII and CXIII fused.
Preliminary genus diagnosis: Dp large, covering nearly the entire idiosoma (in unengorged specimens), Dp bearing four pairs of setae, surface of Dp distinctly striated. Venter on each side with coxal plates I separate or fused medially with fused coxal plates II and III. The suture line of CXII+III distinct laterally and obliterated medially. CXIII bearing C4, CXI bearing C1 and C2, C3 lacking. Expp small and bearing setae E1 and E2. Setae
V1V3
simple and fine. Legs fivesegmented and distinctly striated.