Cubabodes

Mahunka, S., 1986, A survey of the family Carabodidae C. L. Koch, 1836 (Acari: Oribatida), Acta Zoologica Hungarica 32, pp. 73-135 : 90

Cubabodes Balogh et Mahunka, 1974 (Figs 22-24, 87)

Balogh et Mahunka, 1974: 10.

Prodorsum: Lamellae not separate from the prodorsal surface, only their sharp cuspis observable. Lamellar setae arising on their dorsal surface, rostral setae between lamellar cuspis. Prodorsal surface concave medially. Interlamellar setae arising on it. Sensillus short, clavate. Tutorium absent.

Notogaster: Dorsosejugal region normal, a strong humeral apophysis present. Notogaster without protuberances or other structures. Eight pair of phylliform notogastral setae present.

Coxisternal region: Apodemes short, epimeral borders not observable. Epimeral setal formula: 1 —1—3— 3.

Anogenital region: A well-developed genital gland (?) present. Surface without strong costulae. Epimeral setal formula: 4 —1—2— 3. Setae ad3 in adanal position. Lyrifissure iad originating in a transversal line with setae ads.

Type species: Cubabodes hexagonalis Balogh et Mahunka, 1974. Cuba.