Forelia Haller, 1882

Gerecke, R., 2014, Pseudofeltria (Acariformes: Pionidae) In Europe: Three Previously Described Taxa, A Species New To Science From The Northern Apennines, And A Redefinition Of Foreliinae, Acarologia 54 (1), pp. 57-67 : 58

Genus Forelia Haller, 1882

Diagnosis — Secondary sclerotization on dorsal surface may be developed (from small platelets to a large shield) or not. Coxae, genital sclerites and excretory pore separated by membranous interspace in both sexes. Medial margins of Cx-IV reduced to median angles. Legs with swimming setae. Male III-L-6 differing in proportions and shape of claws from I-/II-L-6. Genital field with 7 to more than 50 pairs of acetabula.

Discussion — Species of the genus are characterized by the combination of: (1) presence of swimming setae, (2) a reduced medial margin of Cx-IV, (3) modified claws on male IV-L, and (3) the number of acetabula> three pairs.