Integrative taxonomy reveals a new species of predatory mite in the subgenus Anthoseius De Leon (Acari: Phytoseiidae)
Journal: Systematic and Applied Acarology
Year: 2025

A new species of phytoseiid mite, Typhlodromus (Anthoseius) neorecki sp. nov., is described based on adult specimens of both sexes and a comprehensive analysis of GenBank data. These specimens were collected from the Golan Heights, in Israel. Additionally, T. (A.) recki Wainstein is redescribed using adult specimens of both sexes collected from various locations, including Crimea, Stavropolski Krai and Altai Republic, Russia. The morphological characteristics, including all dorsal setal measurem