First Record of Family Celaenopsidae Berlese (Acari: Mesostigmata) From Turkey

Abstract

Celaenopsis badius (C.L. Koch 1839) specimens collected in bark and rotten wood of Salix sp., Quercus sp. from north-eastern Turkey which were described as a new record to Turkish fauna. Females and males of C . badius are presented herein with both descriptions and original SEM photos. Thereby, this is the first record from Turkey of the family Celaenopsidae as well.