A new species and a new record of the genus Cunaxa von Heyden (Prostigmata, Cunaxidae) from Saudi Arabia, with a key to the world species
Journal: Biodiversity Data Journal
Year: 2025

A new species of the genus <i>Cunaxa</i> von Heyden, <i>C. acaciae</i> sp. nov., is described and illustrated, based on females collected from soil under <i>Acacia</i> sp. (Fabaceae). In addition, <i>C. womersleyi</i> Baker and Hoffmann is reported as new to the cunaxid mite fauna of Saudi Arabia. An updated key to the species of the genus <i>Cunaxa</i> is provided.