Cornigamasus pseudocliferius n. sp., new species of mite from China based on adults and deutonymphs (Parasitiformes: Parasitidae)

Abstract

A new species, Cornigamasus pseudocliferius Yao and Jin n. sp., is described based on deutonymph and adult specimens, collected from the nest of Oryctolagus cuniculus (L.) and cow dung in China. An identification key to the known species of Cornigamasus in China is provided.