In Stratiolaelaps, the posteriorposterior:
the back part of the body or towards that region in comparison, e.g., 'posterior to'.
dorsal shield is reduced laterally resulting in a gradually rounded to strongly linear taperingtapering:
drawn out or with margins converging.
that exposes much of the opisthonotum. The easiest character for recognizing the most commonly encountered species of Stratiolaelaps, S. scimitus (often marketed under the misnomers S. miles or Hypoaspis miles) is the sharp taper of the dorsaldorsal:
relating to the upper or back side; opposed to ventral.
shield.
Author: David E. Walter
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