Species: Dendrolaelaps casualis Huhta & Karg, 2010

Description of female (Figures 1A–1D): Idiosomal measurement 333 (323–348) length, 187 (185–192) width.

Gnathosoma: Tectum with three projections, each one distally furcated and equal in length to others (Figure 1C). Chelicerae normal, moveable digit with 4 teeth and a large terminal hook (Figure 1D).

Dorsum: Setae j and J series 18 (18–21) except shorter j1, z series and Z2 19 (19–21), Z1 40 (40–43), Z3 42 (42– 48), Z5 and S5 44 (43–46). Anterolateral region of the postdorsum with slightly structural pattern and incisions (Figure 1A).

Venter: Sternal shield weakly sclerotized. Ventrianal shield 123 (121–125) long, 76 (73–75) wide, and distinctly narrow at the middle level (50 at the level of Vi3). It carries the setae Vi1, Vi2, Vi3, Vi5, and Vz2. Setae Vi5 and Vz4 24 (21–25), other V-setae 14 (13–15). Peritremes reduced, reaching distally the level of St2–St3 (Figure 1B).

Legs: All setae of the legs simple, smooth. Gonoporus opening at the proximal lyrifissure of femur III.

Specimens examined: Two females from Doğanca, Bafra, Samsun Province, Turkey (Site-1) (41°39′05″N, 36°01′10.9″E), 18 November 2013 ; six females from Doğanca, Bafra, Samsun Province (Site-2) (41°39′13.8″N, 36°00′45.7″E), 1 April 2014 ; three females from Site-2, 16 June 2014; five females from Doğanca, Bafra, Samsun Province (Site-3) (41°39′08.7″N, 35°59′59.2″E), 18 November 2013 ; 2 females from Site-3, 16 June 2014.

Distribution: Finland (Huhta and Karg, 2010). This species is a new record for the Turkish fauna.