Hygrobates soari K. Viets, 1911

Smit, Harry, Pesic, Vladimir & Mary-Sasal, Nathalie, 2010, Second contribution to the knowledge of water mites from the Comoros, with the description of one new species (Acari: Hydrachnidia), Zootaxa 2413, pp. 51-60 : 55-56

Hygrobates soari K. Viets, 1911

Material examined. Comoros, Mayotte: 0/2/2, Riv. Ouroveni, downstream (old bridge), 12°48'29,9"S 45°07'39,4"E, 2-x-2008; 2/1/0, Riv. Djalimou, downstream, 12°57'14,4"S 45°06'51,7"E, 3-x-2008; 1/0/0, Riv. Mtsangachehi, downstream, 12°53'4,1"S 45°07'55,4"E, 3-x-2008; 0/1/0, Riv. Bouyouni, 12°44'25,3"S 45°08'33,3"E, 5-x-2008; 3/6/3, Riv. Batirini, 12°45'37,7"S 45°06'42,6"E, 5-x-2008; 0/1/0, Riv, Gouloué, 12° 47' 27,2" S 45° 11'12,9" E, 7-x-2008; 11/15/3, Riv. Chirini, downstream, 12°46'39,7"S 45°06'16,4"E, 8-x- 2008; 0/1/0, Riv. Koual, 12°47'49,7"S 45°11'8,6"E, 9-x-2008.

Distribution. Widespread in the Afrotropical region and the Arabian Peninsula.