Imparipes gagati Khaustov, 2008

Imparipes gagati Khaustov, 2008, p. 101, Figs 62 (1–6).

This species was originally described from the southern shore of Crimea, on Formica gagates Latr. ( Hymenoptera: Formicidae) (Khaustov 2008).

Material examined. Western Iran, Lorestan Province, Borujerd city, Fial village (33°53'59.04"N, 48°43'6.90"E). Five females removed from a vial containing a large number of Messor caducus (Victor) ( Hymenoptera: Formicidae), 9 May 2016.

Remarks. This species is reported for the second time in the world and recorded from Asia for the first time. This is a new association between this mite and the ant species Messor caducus .