Re-description of two new tydeid records (Acari: Trombidiformes) with a key to Tydoidea species of Turkey

Abstract

Brachytydeus maga Kuznetzov and Tydeus plumosus Karg are re-described as new records for Turkey. The male and tritonymph of the latter are also re-described. A key to all the tydeoid species of Turkey is given. The identity of the Turkish specimens of Tydeus californicus (Banks) is questioned