Abstract
A new species of Stigmaeus Koch (Acari: Stigmaeidae), Stigmaeus maraghehiensis sp. nov., is described and illustrated from the soil in apple orchards in Maragheh, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran. A key to all known Iranian species of the genus is provided.
Acknowledgements
We greatly appreciate the support provided by the research division of the University of Maragheh, Maragheh, Iran.