Rugoppia boraha MAHUNKA, 1994

Mahunka, S., 2009, Oribatid Mites From The Vohimana Reserve (Madagascar) (Acari: Oribatida) I., Acta Zoologica Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae 55 (2), pp. 89-122 : 110

Rugoppia boraha MAHUNKA, 1994

( Figs 40–42 )

Material examined. Holotype: Malagasy Republic, Vohimana Reserve , primary forest. 17. 04. 2008. Leg. CS. CSUZDI (Afr-996).

Among the specimens found in a single sample there are considerable differences regarding the length of setae (first of all in the notogastral setae), and also in the strength of the epimeral-ventral sculpture. The number of the branches of the pectinate sensillus is also different. On the more sclerotised specimens more (6–7), on the less sclerotized specimens only 5 side-branches are visible.

Measurements. Length of body: 305–357 µm, width of body: 162–186 µm.

Figures

Figs 40–42. Rugoppia boraha MAHUNKA, 1994:40 = body in dorsal view, 41 =body in ventral view, 42 = podosoma in lateral view