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Issue: Vol. 1329 No. 1: 5 Oct. 2006
Type: Articles
Published: 2006-10-05
DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.1329.1.2
Page range: 29–37
Abstract views: 34
PDF downloaded: 2

Two new species of Veigaia Oudemans (Acari : Veigaiidae) from India

Sitala Nibas, Basupara, Sonarpur, Calcutta 700150, India
Acari Veigaia India key V. tricuspidata sp. nov. V. sisiri sp. nov.

Abstract

Two new species, Veigaia tricuspidata sp. nov. and V. sisiri sp. nov., are described and illustrated from India, on the basis of the adult females. A key to the six Indian species of Veigaia Oudemans is provided.

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