Recent data to the knowledge of the arboreal mite fauna in Hungary (Acari: Mesostigmata, Prostigmata, and Astigmata)

Abstract

Authors give a report on the partial results of the regular collections of mites made between 1990 and 2000 on ornamental trees and shrubs, in streets, parks, green spaces of housing estates, private gardens, and arboreta in various locations of Hungary. A total of 218 mite species were found belonging to 25 families. Neoseiulus graminis, Typhloseiulus simplex, Charletonia singularis, Vasates quadripedes, Lorryia paraobliqua, Tarsonemus primus, and Acotyledon paradoxa are new for the Hungarian fauna.