Epimyodex microti Fain et al., 1982 (Prostigmata: Epimyodecidae) – rarely recorded mites from the common vole Microtus arvalis (Rodentia: Cricetidae)

Abstract

The present study provides new data on the spread of subcutaneous mites Epimyodex microti Fain, Lukoschus et Rosmalen, 1982 (Acariformes: Epimyodecidae) observed in the common vole Microtus arvalis (Pallas, 1778) (Rodentia: Cricetidae). It is one of few findings of the mites of this family in the world. The family name Epimyodicidae is changed to Epimyodecidae emend. nov.

Keywords:

• Epimyodecidae
• Epimyodicidae
• Epimyodex microti
• Microtus arvalis
• parasites