Centriacarus

Name and classification

Centriacarus Klimov and OConnor, 2007

Taxonomy
Superorder Acariformes » Order Sarcoptiformes » Suborder Oribatida » Infraorder Desmonomata » Hyporder Astigmata » Family Chaetodactylidae » Genus Centriacarus

Type species
Centriacarus turbator Klimov & OConnor, 2007

Diagnosis

Phoretic deutonymph: Empodial claws I-III not twisted (Fig. 6). Dorsal cuticular folds of ambulacra I-III absent (Fig. 7). Setae p' (=q) on tarsi I-IV present (Fig. 8).

Species identification

A dichotomous key is available in Klimov and OConnor, 2008.

Distribution

Neotropical region

Bee hosts

Centris (Heterocentris)

Host association level

Permanent

associated exclusively with bees or their close relative, wasps; cannot live without these hosts

Temporary

some life stages are associated with bees, while others are not

Facultative or opportunistic

can complete entire life cycle without bees or their close relative, wasps

permanent

Host associations, feeding, and dispersal

Phoretic deutonymphs disperse on wood-nesting apid bees of the genus Centris, subgenus Centris (Heterocentris) (Figs. 2-5).
Adults are unknown, but presumably they live in the host nests. Interactions of these mites with their bee hosts are unknown.

HARMFUL | NOT HARMFUL | UNCERTAIN

Name and classification

Diagnosis

Species identification

Distribution

Bee hosts

Permanent

Temporary

Facultative or opportunistic

Host associations, feeding, and dispersal