taxonID	type	description	language	source
D571879CD644FFFAFF61FB68FCCEFA06.taxon	materials_examined	Type species Seiulus finlandicus Oudemans, 1915: 183.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD644FFFEFF61FA54FB36FE70.taxon	description	(Figs 1 – 7, 82 – 83)	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD644FFFEFF61FA54FB36FE70.taxon	materials_examined	Female (n = 10). Dorsum (Fig. 1). Dorsal shield 328 (320 – 335) long and 230 (225 – 235) wide, striated laterally and reticulated dorsomedially, with five pairs of solenostomes (gd 2, gd 4, gd 6, gd 8 and gd 9;) and 19 pairs of dorsal setae including two pairs of sublateral setae: j 1 32 (31 – 33), j 3 37 (35 – 38), j 4 16 (15 – 17), j 5 15 (13 – 16), j 6 27 (25 – 28), J 2 27 (26 – 28), J 5 6 (5 – 7), z 2 32 (30 – 33), z 4 41 (40 – 42), z 5 15 (13 – 17), Z 1 22 (21 – 23), Z 4 30 (27 – 32), Z 5 64 (63 – 65), s 4 54 (53 – 55), S 2 27 (25 – 28), S 4 24 (22 – 25), S 5 29 (28 – 30), r 3 17 (17 – 18), R 1 12 (12 – 13). All setae smooth and short to medium in length, except j 3, z 4, s 4 and Z 5 setae are longer than other dorsal setae and Z 5 is the longest.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD644FFFEFF61FA54FB36FE70.taxon	description	Peritreme (Fig. 1). Extending up to the level of seta z 2. Venter (Fig. 2). All shields smooth. Sternal shield 65 (61 – 68) long and 80 (74 – 84) wide at level of setae ST 1 – ST 3 and ST 3 – ST 3 respectively, with three pairs of setae and two pairs of lyrifissures; one pair of setae (ST 4) on the membrane; posterior margin inconspicuous. Distances between ST 2 – ST 2 67 (63 – 71) and ST 5 – ST 5 79 (77 – 80). Two pairs of metapodal shields, primary shield 29 (28 – 30) long and secondary shield 17 (15 – 18) long. Ventrianal shield 105 (100 – 110) long, 53 (50 – 55) wide at level of ZV 2 setae and 72 (70 – 74) wide at level of anus; with three pairs of pre-anal setae, JV 1, JV 2 and ZV 2, and one pair of large elliptical pre-anal pores. Membrane surrounding ventrianal shield with four pairs of setae ZV 1, ZV 3, JV 4 and JV 5, the latter 32 (31 – 33) long smooth. Chelicera (Fig. 3). Fixed digit 24 (24 – 25) long, with three teeth and a distinct pilus dentilis; movable digit 24 (24 – 25) long, without teeth. Spermatheca (Fig. 4). Calyx elongated, tubular 38 (36 – 40) long, flared at the base of vesicle. Atrium with distinct major and minor duct. Legs (Fig. 5). Legs IV with three smooth macrosetae with pointed tips: SgeIV 54 (51 – 57), StiIV 41 (39 – 43), StIV 73 (70 – 75). Chaetotactic formula of genu II: 2 2 / 0, 2 / 0 1; genu III: 1 2 / 1, 2 / 0 1. Length of leg I: 413 (400 – 425), leg II: 334 (325 – 343), leg III: 344 (332 – 355), leg IV: 465 (455 – 475). Male (n = 7) A lightly sclerotised mite with 19 pairs of dorsal setae. Idiosomal setal pattern: 10 A: 9 B / JV – 3,4: ZV – 1,3. Dorsum. Dorsal shield 237 (235 – 238) long and 167 (165 – 168) wide, with lateral lines and reticulated in the dorsomedian region; with five pairs of solenostomes (gd 2, gd 4, gd 6, gd 8 and gd 9); 19 pairs of setae on the dorsal shield: j 1 22 (22 – 23), j 3 21 (20 – 22), j 4 13 (11 – 15), j 5 11 (9 – 12), j 6 14 (12 – 16), J 2 14 (12 – 16), J 5 4 (4 – 5), z 2 19 (18 – 20), z 4 26 (24 – 27), z 5 9 (8 – 10), Z 1 13 (10 – 15), Z 4 15 (13 – 17), Z 5 36 (33 – 38), s 4 37 (33 – 40), S 2 18 (15 – 20), S 4 15 (13 – 17), S 5 17 (15 – 19), r 3 14 (13 – 15), R 1 10 (9 – 11). All setae smooth and short to medium in length, j 3, z 4, s 4 and Z 5 longer, Z 5 longest. Peritreme. Extending up to the level of seta z 2. Venter (Fig. 6). Sternogenital shield with a few lateral lines, ventrianal shield striated. Sternogenital shield with five pairs of setae and three pairs of distinguishable lyrifissures. Ventrianal shield 110 (108 – 111) long, 111 (110 – 112) wide at level of ZV 2 setae and 68 (65 – 69) wide at level of anus; with three pairs of pre-anal setae, JV 1, JV 2 and ZV 2 arranged in a tangential line and one pair of large elliptical pre-anal pores. Membrane surrounding ventrianal shield with one pair of setae JV 5; the latter 18 (16 – 20) long and smooth. Chelicera (Fig. 7). Spermatodactyl foot-shaped, shaft 14 (14 – 15) long and foot 4 (4 – 5) long. Legs. Legs IV with three smooth macrosetae, pointed distally and of the following lengths: SgeIV 36 (33 – 38), StiIV 26 (22 – 30), StIV 49 (48 – 50). Chaetotactic formula of genu II and genu III are identical to the female. Length of leg I: 316 (313 – 318), leg II: 258 (255 – 260), leg III: 263 (255 – 270) and leg IV: 333 (328 – 338).	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD644FFFEFF61FA54FB36FE70.taxon	materials_examined	Specimens examined. Two female specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8307 / 2018) collected from China rose, Hibiscus sp. (Malvaceae) at Jhargram: 22 ° 27 ’ 47 ” N, 87 ° 0 ’ 45 ” E, 81 m above mean sea level, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal on 30 March 2018. Voucher slides of these two female specimens have been deposited in the National Zoological Collection (NZC), Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata with same collection data as above. Two female specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8308 / 2018) collected from Paper flower, Bougainvillea glabra (Nyctaginaceae), two female specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8309 / 2018) collected from Cashew, Anacardium occidentale (Anacardiaceae), three female specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8310 – 8311 / 2018) collected from Champak, Magnolia champaca (Magnoliaceae), three female specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8312 – 8313 / 2018) collected from Cassia, Cassia tora (Leguminosae) and five female specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8314 – 8315 / 2018) collected from Yellow oleander, Cascabela thevetia (Apocynaceae) with same collection data as the above mentioned female specimen. One female specimen (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8316 / 2018) collected from Chalta, Dillenia indica (Dilleniaceae) and one female specimen (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8317 / 2018) collected from unknown weed, at Mukutmanipur: 22 ° 57 ’ 25.18 ” N, 86 ° 47 ’ 30.84 ” E, 300 m above mean sea level, Bankura, West Bengal on 3 April 2018. Five male specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8318 – 8322 / 2018) collected from Star fruit, Averrhoa carambola (Oxalidaceae) at Mondouri: 22 ° 56 ’ 32 ” N, 88 ° 30 ’ 51 ” E, 9 m above mean sea level, Nadia, West Bengal on 21 June 2016. Two male specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8316 / 2018) collected from Chalta, Dillenia indica (Dilleniaceae) and one male specimen (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8317 / 2018) collected from weed, at Mukutmanipur: 22 ° 57 ’ 25.18 ” N, 86 ° 47 ’ 30.84 ” E, 300 m above mean sea level, Bankura, West Bengal on 3 April 2018. Voucher slides of these three male specimens have been deposited in the National Zoological Collection (NZC), Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata with same collection data as above.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD644FFFEFF61FA54FB36FE70.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Asia: India: Arunachal Pradesh (Gupta, 1987 b); Bihar (Gupta & Nahar, 1981); Delhi (Dhooria, 1982); Gujarat (Gupta, 1977 b); Kerala (Haneef & Sadanandan, 2013); (Sadanandan, 2011); Madhya Pradesh (Gupta, 1986); Orissa (Gupta, 1978 b); Punjab (Dhooria, 1990; Gupta, 1977 b); Rajasthan (Gupta, 1977 b); Tamil Nadu (Gupta, 1978 a); Uttar Pradesh (Dhooria, 1983); West Bengal (Gupta, 1975, 1992).	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD644FFFEFF61FA54FB36FE70.taxon	discussion	Remarks. There is no difference in the dorsal setal meseaurement and in the setae of leg IV of our specimens compared with the original description (Table 1). However the dorsal shield is described as smooth in the original description while in the present species it is laterally striated and reticulated dorsomedially.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD644FFFEFF61FA54FB36FE70.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecological Notes. This species is widely distributed throughout the state of West Bengal and it is associated with many agri-horticultural and weed plants. It has been noted to feed on many spider mites and eriophyid mites species and hence can be utilised for biological control of pest mites and small sucking insects.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD640FFFEFF61FDBBFC64FD33.taxon	materials_examined	Type species Paraphytoseius multidentatus Swirski & Shechter, 1961: 113.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD640FFFCFF61FD7EFB02F859.taxon	description	(Figs 8 – 14, 84 – 86)	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD640FFFCFF61FD7EFB02F859.taxon	materials_examined	Female (n = 10). Dorsum (Figs 8). Dorsal shield 282 (275 – 288) long and 157 (150 – 163) wide with a notch at the level of s 4 seta, with seven pairs of solenostomes (gd 1, gd 2, gd 4, gd 5, gd 6, gd 8 and gd 9); 13 pairs of dorsal setae and two pairs of sublateral setae: j 1 37 (34 – 40), j 3 81 (78 – 84), j 4 3 (3 – 4), j 5 4 (3 – 5), j 6 6 (6 – 7), J 5 3 (3 – 4), z 2 8 (6 – 10), z 4 9 (7 – 11), z 5 4 (3 – 5), Z 1 8 (6 – 9), Z 4 79 (74 – 84), Z 5 96 (90 – 102), s 4 126 (123 – 128), r 3 45 (43 – 46), R 1 26 (22 – 30). Setae j 3, s 4, Z 4 and Z 5 are long, serrated and set on strong tubercles; setae j 1, r 3, R 1 are serrated and medium in length compared to the remaining dorsal setae which are very minute and smooth.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD640FFFCFF61FD7EFB02F859.taxon	description	Peritreme (Fig. 8). Extending forward up to the level of the bases of j 1. Venter (Fig. 9). All shields smooth, sternal shield 65 (63 – 66) long, 76 (74 – 78) wide at level of setae ST 1 – ST 3 and ST 3 – ST 3 respectively, with three pairs of setae and two pairs of lyrifissures; one pair of setae (ST 4) on the metasternal plates; posterior margin of sternal shield slightly concave and wavy, clearly visible. Distances between ST 2 – ST 2 68 (65 – 70), ST 5 – ST 5 84 (80 – 87). One pair of metapodal shields 30 (27 – 31) long. Ventrianal shield vaseshaped 101 (98 – 103) long, 53 (53 – 54) wide at level of ZV 2 setae and 54 (54 – 55) wide at level of anus; with three pairs of pre-anal setae, JV 1, JV 2 and ZV 2 arranged along the lateral line of ventrianal shield with one pair of pre-anal pores above the line of anal opening. Membrane surrounding ventrianal shield with four pairs of setae: ZVl, ZV 3, JV 4 and JV 5; the latter 73 (70 – 75) long, serrated. Chelicera (Fig. 10). Fixed digit 27 (27 – 28) long, with ten teeth and a distinct pilus dentilis, movable digit 25 (25 – 26) long, with two teeth. Spermatheca (Fig. 11). Calyx dish-shaped, atrium kidney-shaped 4 (4 – 5) long, adjacent to the vesicle, with distinct major duct and minor duct. Legs (Fig. 12). Legs IV with three smooth macrosetae with rounded and hyaline tips (Fig. 11): SgeIV 27 (27 – 28), StiIV 37 (35 – 38), StIV 43 (40 – 46). Chaetotactic formula of genu II: 2 2 / 0, 2 / 0 1; genu III: 1 2 / 1, 2 / 0 1. Length of leg I: 304 (295 – 312), leg II: 271 (260 – 282), leg III: 269 (258 – 280), leg IV: 440 (425 – 455). Male (n = 4). A lightly sclerotised mite with 15 pairs of dorsal setae. Idiosomal setal pattern: 10 A: 5 D / JV – 3,4: ZV – 1,3. Dorsum. Dorsal shield 222 (215 – 228) long, 123 (118 – 128) wide with seven pairs of solenostomes (gd 1, gd 2, gd 4, gd 5, gd 6, gd 8 and gd 9); 15 pairs of dorsal setae: j 1 22 (21 – 23), j 3 51 (48 – 53), j 4 3 (3 – 4), j 5 3 (3 – 4), j 6 5 (5 – 6), J 5 3 (2 – 4), z 2 8 (7 – 9), z 4 9 (9 – 10), z 5 3 (3 – 4), Z 1 4 (4 – 5), Z 4 42 (40 – 43), Z 5 51 (48 – 53), s 4 69 (68 – 70), r 3 26 (23 – 28), R 1 14 (11 – 16). Setae j 3, s 4, Z 4 and Z 5 long, serrated, arising from strong tubercles, setae j 1, r 3, R 1 serrated and medium in length compared to the remaining dorsal setae, which are very minute and smooth. Peritreme. Extending forward up to the bases of j 1. Venter (Fig. 13). Sternogenital shield smooth with five pairs of setae and two pairs of distinguishable lyrifissures. Ventrianal shield striated, 98 (93 – 103) long, 105 (100 – 110) wide at the level of ZV 2 setae, 61 (60 – 62) wide at the level of anus, with three pairs of pre-anal setae, JV 1, JV 2, and ZV 2, one pair of pores and a pair of distinguishable lyrifissures. Unsclerotised membrane surrounding ventrianal shield with one pair of setae, JV 5, at level below anal opening. Legs. Leg IV with three smooth macrosetae of following lengths; SgeIV 16 (13 – 19), StiIV 22 (19 – 24), StIV 35 (33 – 36). Chaetotactic formula of genu II and genu III as for female. Length of leg I: 284 (270 – 297), leg II: 237 (228 – 245), leg III: 227 (215 – 238), leg IV: 374 (360 – 388). Chelicera (Fig. 14). Spermatodactyl with an elongated shaft 14 (14 – 15) long, terminating with a toe 6 (5 – 7) long.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD640FFFCFF61FD7EFB02F859.taxon	materials_examined	Specimens examined. One female specimen (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8329 / 2018) collected from Brinjal, Solanum melongena (Solanaceae) at Jaguli: 22 ° 56 ’ 47 ” N, 88 ° 32 ’ 5 ” E, 9 m above mean sea level, Nadia, West Bengal on 15 September 2016. Two female specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8330 – 8331 / 2018) collected from Parthenium, Parthenium hysterophorus (Asteraceae) from same locality as above mention female specimen on 1 July 2018. Two female specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8332 – 8333 / 2018) collected from Ornamental Hibiscus, at Mohanpur: 22 ° 56 ’ 47 ” N, 88 ° 32 ’ 5 ” E, 9 m above mean sea level, Nadia, West Bengal on 28 September 2016. Voucher slides of these two female specimens have been deposited in the National Zoological Collection (NZC), Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata with same collection data as above. Two female specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 5666 / 2015), collected from Ghetu, Clerodendrum infortunatum (Lamiaceae), at Mohanpur: 22 ° 56 ’ 47 ” N, 88 ° 32 ’ 5 ” E, 9 m above mean sea level, Nadia, West Bengal on 21 September 2015. Three female specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 5607, 5674, 5818 / 2015), collected from Cotton, Gossypium sp. (Malvaceae), at Kalyani: 22 ° 58 ’ 59 ” N, 88 ° 28 ’ 58 ” E, 8.75 m above mean sea level, Nadia, West Bengal on 23 September 2015. One female specimen (Acar. lab / BCKV / 5573 / 2018) collected from Jatropha, Jatropha carcus (Euphorbiaceae), at Kalyani: 22 ° 58 ’ 59 ” N, 88 ° 28 ’ 58 ” E, 8.75 m above mean sea level, Nadia, West Bengal on 8 October 2015. Three male specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 5403, 5523, 5608 / 2015), collected Ghetu, Clerodendrum infortunatum (Lamiaceae) and one male specimen (Acar. lab / BCKV / 5573 / 2015) collected from Jatropha, Jatropha carcus (Euphorbiaceae), at Kalyani: 22 ° 58 ’ 59 ” N, 88 ° 28 ’ 58 ” E, 8.75 m above mean sea level, Nadia, West Bengal on on 12 September 2015 and 8 October 2015 respectively. Voucher slides of these three above mentioned male specimens have been deposited in the National Zoological Collection (NZC), Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD640FFFCFF61FD7EFB02F859.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Asia: India: Kerala (Maheswary et al., 2015); Maharashtra (Narayanan et al., 1960). Japan (Ohno et al., 2012). Africa: Burundi (Moraes et al., 2007); Kenya (El-Banhawy & Knapp 2011); (Moraes et al., 2007); South America: Argentina (Guanilo et al., 2008). Brazil: Alagoas (Fiaboe et al., 2007); Bahia (Fiaboe et al., 2007); (Souza et al., 2015); Rio Grande Do Sul (Furtado et al., 2006); Santa Catarina (Furtado et al., 2006); Sergipe (Fiaboe et al., 2007); São Paulo (Demite et al., 2011); (Feres et al., 2007); (Lofego et al., 2009).	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD640FFFCFF61FD7EFB02F859.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Measurements of the present species were compared with the measurements reported from Taiwan and also with the species earlier recorded from India (Table 2). The setal measurements of our species are similar to those reported previously from India but no measurements are available in the case of the original descriptions.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD640FFFCFF61FD7EFB02F859.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecological notes. This species is present mainly in the new alluvial zone of West Bengal, and plants having leaves with profuse hairiness like Solanum melongena, Clerodendron sp. and Ficus racemosa are preferred as a suitable habitat by this mite species. It was observed to prey on different groups of plant feeding mites like eriopyoids, spider mites, tarsonemids and false spider mites on brinjal, Clerodendron, chilli, and pointed gourd.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD64CFFF2FF61FF17FD2DFE89.taxon	materials_examined	Type species Typhlodromus heveae Oudemans, 1930: 97.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD64CFFF7FF61FED4FAF5FC4D.taxon	description	(Figs 15 – 21, 87 – 88)	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD64CFFF7FF61FED4FAF5FC4D.taxon	materials_examined	Female (n = 10). Dorsum (Figs 15). Dorsal shield 338 (335 – 343) long, 174 (170 – 180) wide with a incision at the level of seta s 4 and with six pairs of solenostomes (gd 1, gd 2, gd 5, gd 6, gd 8 and gd 9); 14 pairs of dorsal setae and two pairs of setae on the unsclerotised cuticle: j 1 32 (32 – 33), j 3 74 (72 – 75), j 4 6 (6 – 7), j 5 6 (6 – 7), j 6 11 (11 – 12), J 5 4 (4 – 5), z 2 22 (20 – 23), z 4 37 (37 – 38), z 5 6 (6 – 7), Z 1 10 (10 – 11), Z 4 75 (73 – 76), Z 5 83 (80 – 85), s 4 92 (90 – 93), S 2 47 (45 – 48), r 3 67 (65 – 68), R 1 49 (48 – 50). All setae are serrated except j 4, j 5, z 2, z 5, Z 1, j 6 and J 5 which are minute and smooth, setae j 3, s 4, Z 4 and Z 5 are long while setae j 1, z 2, z 4, S 2, and R 1 are short to medium in length.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD64CFFF7FF61FED4FAF5FC4D.taxon	description	Peritreme (Fig. 15). Extending forward beyond the bases of j 1. Venter (Fig. 16). All shields smooth, sternal shield 68 (66 – 70) long and 79 (78 – 80) wide at level of setae ST 1 – ST 3 and ST 3 – ST 3 respectively, with three pairs of setae and two pairs of lyrifissures; one pair of setae (ST 4) on the metasternal plates; posterior margin of sternal shield is concave and wavy. Distances between ST 2 – ST 2 65 (65 – 66), ST 5 – ST 5 82 (80 – 83). One pair of metapodal shields 30 (30 – 31) long. Ventrianal shield pentagonal in shape, widest at the anterior region with lateral indentation. Ventrianal shield 119 (117 – 120) long, 77 (75 – 78) wide at level of ZV 2 setae and 59 (58 – 60) wide at level of anus; with three pairs of pre-anal setae, JV 1, JV 2 and ZV 2, one pair of pre-anal pores on the ventrianal shield above the line of anal opening. Membrane surrounding ventrianal shield with four pairs of setae: ZVl, ZV 3, JV 4 and JV 5; the latter 65 (60 – 70) long, serrated. Chelicera (Fig. 17). Fixed digit 29 (28 – 30) long, with six teeth and prominent pilus dentilis, movable digit 31 (29 – 32) long, with three teeth. Spermatheca (Fig. 18). Calyx short, poculiform, atrium nodular 3 (3 – 4) long adjacent to the vesicle, major and minor ducts conspicuous. Legs (Fig. 19). Legs IV with three smooth macrosetae with knobbed tips and of the following lengths: SgeIV 50 (48 – 52), StiIV 44 (43 – 45), StIV 72 (68 – 75). Chaetotactic formula of genu II: 2 2 / 0, 2 / 0 1; genu III: 2 2 / 1, 2 / 0 0. Length of leg I: 333 (330 – 335), leg II: 269 (263 – 275), leg III: 265 (260 – 270), leg IV: 402 (388 – 415). Male (n = 2). A lightly sclerotised mite with 16 pairs of dorsal setae. Idiosomal setal pattern: 10 A: 6 D / JV – 3,4: ZV – 1,3. Dorsum. Dorsal shield (258 – 268) long and (140 – 150) wide with six pairs of solenostomes (gd 1, gd 2, gd 5, gd 6, gd 8 and gd 9); 16 pairs of dorsal setae: j 1 (23 – 25), j 3 (43 – 45), j 4 (4 – 5), j 5 (4 – 5), j 6 (9 – 10), J 5 3, z 2 (16 – 17), z 4 (28 – 29), z 5 (4 – 5), Z 1 (7 – 8), Z 4 (43 – 45), Z 5 (47 – 48), s 4 (56 – 60), S 2 (21 – 23), r 3 (28 – 34), R 1 (16 – 18). All setae are serrated except j 4, j 5, z 2, z 5, Z 1, j 6 and J 5 which are minute and smooth, setae j 3, s 4, Z 4 and Z 5 are long while setae j 1, z 2, z 4, S 2, and R 1 are short to medium in length. Peritreme. Extending beyond level of j 1. Venter (Fig. 20). Sternogenital shield smooth with a few lateral lines, five pairs of setae and three pairs of distinguishable lyrifissures. Ventrianal shield (102 – 107) long, (103 – 110) wide at the level of ZV 2 setae, (65 – 67) wide at the level of anus, with three pairs of pre-anal setae, JV 1, JV 2, and ZV 2, one pair of pores and a pair of distinguishable lyrifissures. Unsclerotised membrane surrounding ventrianal shield with one pair of setae, JV 5, at level below anal opening. Legs. Leg IV with three smooth macrosetae of following lengths; genu (28 – 31), tibia (25 – 28), basitarsus (42 – 43). Chaetotactic formula of leg IV is identical to that of female. Length of leg I (255 – 275), leg II (210 – 238), leg III (208 – 220), leg IV (290 – 313). Chelicera (Fig. 21). Spermatodactyl with an elongated shaft (14 – 15) long, terminating with a wide toe (7 – 8) long.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD64CFFF7FF61FED4FAF5FC4D.taxon	materials_examined	Specimens examined. Two female specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 5329 / 2015), collected from Wild bhindi, Abelmoschus moschatus (Malvaceae), at Kalyani: 22 ° 58 ’ 59 ” N, 88 ° 28 ’ 58 ” E, 8.75 m above mean sea level, Nadia, West Bengal on 30 September 2015. Voucher slides of these two female specimens with same collection data have been deposited in the National Zoological Collection (NZC), Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata. Five female specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 5379, 5385 – 5386, 5431 / 2015) with same collection data as above mentioned specimen on 17 December 2015. Four female specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 5432 / 2015) collected from Brinjal, Solanum melongena (Solanaceae) with same collection data as above mentioned specimen on 28 November 2015. One male specimen (Acar. lab / BCKV / 5329 / 2015) and one male specimen (Acar. lab / BCKV / 5379 / 2015) collected from Wild bhindi, Abelmoschus moschatus (Malvaceae), at Kalyani: 22 ° 58 ’ 56 ” N, 88 ° 28 ’ 58 ” E, 8.75 m above mean sea level, Nadia, West Bengal on 30 September 2015 and 17 December 2015 respectively. Voucher slides of these two male specimens have been deposited in the National Zoological Collection (NZC), Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata with same collection data.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD64CFFF7FF61FED4FAF5FC4D.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Asia: China: Hainan (Wu & Ou, 2002); Jiangxi (Zhu & Chen, 1983); Wuling Mountain Region (Wu & Lan, 1992); Xizang (Wu, 1987); India: Arunachal Pradesh (Gupta, 1986); Indonesia (Oudemans, 1930).	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD64CFFF7FF61FED4FAF5FC4D.taxon	discussion	Remarks. We have compared the measurements of our specimens with the species reported from Thailand by Ehara & Bhandhufalck (1977) and with the one previously reported from India (Table 3). The comparison shows that our measurements are similar to previous ones except the setal values of r 3 and R 1, which are slightly longer in our species than the other two species.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD64CFFF7FF61FED4FAF5FC4D.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecological notes. This species is found to be restricted in the new alluvial zone of West Bengal, and those plants with leaves having profuse hairiness like Solanum melongena, Clerodendron sp. and Ficus racemosa are preferred as a suitable habitat. It has been found to feed on tetranychid, tarsonemid and eriophyid mite species.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD649FFF7FF61FB90FD16FB0F.taxon	materials_examined	Type species Typhlodromus irregularis Evans, 1953: 463.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD649FFF4FF61FB53FC6BFC05.taxon	description	Female (n = 10). Dorsum (Fig. 22). Dorsal shield 362 (355 – 368) long and 210 (207 – 213) wide, without any constriction at the waist region, smooth, with seven pairs of solenostomes (gd 1, gd 2, gd 4, gd 5, gd 6, gd 8 and gd 9); 18 pairs of setae on the dorsal shield and two pairs of setae on the unsclerotised cuticle: j 1 18 (18 – 19), j 3 19 (19 – 20), j 4 15 (15 – 16), j 5 16 (15 – 17), j 6 17 (17 – 18), J 2 17 (17 – 18), J 5 8 (7 – 9), z 2 18 (16 – 19), z 4 18 (17 – 19), z 5 16 (15 – 17), Z 1 19 (19 – 20), Z 4 17 (16 – 18), Z 5 27 (25 – 28), s 4 19 (19 – 20), S 2 21 (21 – 22), S 5 20 (20 – 21), r 3 15 (15 – 16), R 1 18 (18 – 19). All setae smooth and short, setae Z 5 longest. Peritreme (Fig. 22). Peritremes extending between the bases of setae z 2 and j 3. Venter (Fig. 23). All shields smooth. Sternal shield with 74 (73 – 75) long and 78 (77 – 79) wide at level of setae ST 1 – ST 3 and ST 3 – ST 3 respectively, with three pairs of setae and two pairs of lyrifissures; one pair of setae (ST 4) on metasternal plate with a pair of conspicuous lyrifissures in the anterior part; posterior margin of sternal shield inconspicuous. Distances between ST 2 – ST 2 69 (68 – 70), ST 5 – ST 5 83 (80 – 85). One pair of metapodal shields, 24 (24 – 25) long. Posterior margin of genital shield wider than the ventrianal shield. Ventrianal shield very indistinct, 95 (92 – 97) long, 54 (51 – 56) wide at level of ZV 2 setae and 48 (47 – 49) wide at level of anus; with three pairs of pre-anal setae, JV 1, JV 2 and ZV 2, and one pair of large elliptical pre-anal pores. Membrane surrounding ventrianal shield with four pairs of setae: ZV 1, ZV 3, JV 4 and JV 5; the latter 23 (23 – 24) long, smooth. Chelicera (Fig. 24). Fixed digit 30 (30 – 31) long, with eleven teeth, pilus dentilis distinct; movable digit 32 (32 – 33), with three teeth. Spermatheca (Fig. 25). Calyx elongate 19 (17 – 20) long, tubular and flared at the base of vesicle, slightly narrowed at the middle with thickened atrium from where the distinct minor and major duct arises. Legs (Fig. 26). Legs IV with three smooth macrosetae, pointed distally and of the following lengths: SgeIV 35 (33 – 36), StiIV 47 (46 – 48), StIV 44 (43 – 45). Chaetotactic formula of genu II: 0 2 / 1, 2 / 1 1; genu III: 1 2 / 1, 2 / 0 1. Length of leg I: 409 (405 – 413), leg II: 366 (360 – 375), leg III: 366 (360 – 375), leg IV: 459 (445 – 473). Specimens examined. 13 female specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8323 – 8328 / 2017) collected from Wasteland weed, Tephrosia purpurea (Fabaceae) at Ballavpur, Bolpur: 23 ° 40 ’ 09 ” N, 87 ° 40 ’ 58 ” E, 58 m above mean sea level, Birbhum, West Bengal on 13 October 2017. Voucher slides of three female specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8323 / 2017) have been deposited in the National Zoological Collection (NZC), Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata with same collection data as above.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD649FFF4FF61FB53FC6BFC05.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Asia: India: Arunachal Pradesh: Gupta (1986); Gupta (1987 b); Bihar: Gupta & Nahar (1981); Gujarat: Gupta (1977 c); Himachal Pradesh: Gupta (1986); Tamil Nadu: Ghai & Menon (1969); Uttar Pradesh: Gupta (1977 c, 1981, 1982); West Bengal: Gupta (1986, 1992).	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD649FFF4FF61FB53FC6BFC05.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Measurements of the present specimens are compared with the measurements of those reported from India and also with the species earlier recorded from India by Gupta, 1986 (Table 4). The setal measurements of our species are similar to those reported previously from India but the number of teeth on the movable digit is greater in our specimens than the original species. Other setal measurements are not available in the original description, so more detail illustrations and description are provided here. Ecological notes. This species is recorded only from the red and laterite zone of West Bengal and is found to be associated with leguminous weeds Tephrosia purpurea, Cassia tora, Cassia sophera infested by eriophyoid mites, and was found to feed on them and other phytophagous mite species.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD64AFFF4FF61FC52FC10FACF.taxon	materials_examined	Type species Neoseiulus barkeri Hughes, 1948: 141. Chant & McMurtry (2003) proposed ten species groups viz, rancidus, paloratus, leucophaeus, barkeri, letrauformis, peruanus, desertus, paspalivorus, canadensis and cucumeris groups in the genus Neoseiulus, depending on the presence or absence of seta J 1, ZV 3, structures of posterior margin of sternal shield, insertion of ST 3, shape of ventrianal shield, ratio of length of dorsocental seta and spermathecal morphology. Neoseiulus longispinosus (Evans) and Neoseiulus imbricatus (Corpuz & Rimando) belong to the cucumeris species group and Neoseiulus barkeri Hughes described in the present study belongs to the barkeri species group.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD64AFFE8FF61FA1BFCCCFD2D.taxon	description	Female (n = 10). Dorsum (Fig. 27). Dorsal shield 321 (315 – 327) long and 171 (168 – 173) wide, smooth with four pairs of solenostomes (gd 1, gd 5, gd 8 and gd 9); 17 pairs of setae on the dorsal shield and two pairs of setae on the unsclerotised cuticle: j 1 23 (21 – 25), j 3 64 (63 – 65), j 4 61 (60 – 62), j 5 73 (70 – 75), j 6 78 (75 – 80), J 2 79 (76 – 81), J 5 9 (8 – 10), z 2 74 (70 – 78), z 4 79 (76 – 82), z 5 38 (35 – 40), Z 1 77 (75 – 78), Z 4 73 (72 – 74), Z 5 81 (78 – 83), s 4 87 (83 – 90), S 2 77 (73 – 80), S 4 62 (59 – 65), S 5 18 (17 – 19), r 3 60 (60 – 61), R 1 66 (64 – 67). All the dorsal shield setae smooth and long except j 1, J 5 and S 5 which are shorter than others. Peritreme (Fig. 27). Extending up to the bases of seta j 1. Venter (Fig. 28). Sternal shield reticulated, 59 (58 – 60) long and 70 (68 – 72) wide at level of setae ST 1 – T 3 and ST 3 – ST 3 respectively, with three pairs of setae and two pairs of lyrifissures; one pair of setae (ST 4) on distinctly visible metasternal plates, with a pair of conspicuous lyrifissures; posterior margin of sternal shield concave and conspicuous in all the specimens. Distances between ST 2 – ST 2 62 (61 – 63), ST 5 – ST 5 61 (58 – 63). Two pairs of metapodal shields, primary shield 29 (29 – 30) long and secondary shield 16 (15 – 17) long. Genital shield with lateral lines, ventrianal shield striated anteriorly and reticulated in the posterior region, 120 (119 – 121) long, 93 (90 – 95) wide at level of ZV 2 setae and 72 (69 – 75) wide at level of anus; with three pairs of pre-anal setae, JV 1, JV 2 and ZV 2, and one pair of elliptical pre-anal pores. Membrane surrounding ventrianal shield with four pairs of setae: ZVl, ZV 3, JV 4 and JV 5; the latter 67 (63 – 70) long and smooth. Chelicera (Fig. 29). Fixed digit 25 (25 – 26) long, with seven teeth, pilus dentilis conspicuous; movable digit 26 (26 – 27), with three backwardly-directed teeth. Spermatheca (Fig. 30). Calyx cigar-shaped, 20 (19 – 21) long, atrium funnel-shaped with distinct major duct and indistinct minor duct. Legs (Fig. 31). Legs IV with one smooth pointed macrosetae on basitarsus, StVI 77 (76 – 78) long. Chaetotactic formula of genu II: 2 2 / 0, 2 / 0 1; genu III: 1 2 / 1, 2 / 0 1. Length of leg I: 338 (335 – 340), leg II: 258 (250 – 265), leg III: 253 (240 – 265), leg IV: 349 (343 – 355). Male (n = 10). A lightly sclerotised mite with 19 pairs of dorsal setae. Idiosomal setal pattern: 10 A: 9 B / JV – 3,4: ZV – 1,3. Dorsum. Dorsal shield 252 (248 – 255) long and 166 (162 – 170) wide, smooth; with 19 pairs of setae on dorsal shield: j 1 20 (20 – 21), j 3 46 (45 – 47), j 4 46 (44 – 48), j 5 56 (55 – 57), j 6 63 (60 – 66), J 2 58 (57 – 59), J 5 7 (7 – 8), z 2 56 (55 – 57), z 4 60 (59 – 61), z 5 30 (29 – 31), Z 1 58 (55 – 60), Z 4 57 (56 – 58), Z 5 60 (57 – 63), s 4 67 (64 – 70), S 2 53 (50 – 56), S 4 39 (36 – 41), S 5 15 (15 – 16), r 3 39 (37 – 40), R 1 43 (40 – 45). All dorsal shield setae smooth and long except j 1, J 5 and S 5 which are shorter than others. Peritreme. Extending up to the bases of seta j 1. Venter (Fig. 32). Sternogenital shield and ventrianal shield lightly reticulated. Sternogenital shield with five pairs of setae and three pairs of distinguishable lyrifissures. Ventrianal shield 112 (110 – 113) long, 129 (127 – 130) wide at the level of JV 2 setae and 62 (60 – 64) wide at the level of anus, with three pairs of pre-anal setae, JV 1, JV 2, and ZV 2, and one pair of poroids. Unsclerotised membrane surrounding ventrianal shield with one pair of setae, JV 5 29 (27 – 35) at level of anal opening. Legs. Legs IV with one smooth pointed macrosetae on basitarsus, StIV 59 (58 – 60) long. Chaetotactic formula of genu II and genu III are identical to the female. Length of leg I: 265 (260 – 270), leg II: 215 (210 – 220), leg III: 208 (203 – 213), leg IV: 282 (278 – 285). Chelicera (Fig. 33). Spermatodactyl with a strong shaft 12 (12 – 13) long, terminating in an elongated foot, 21 (20 – 22) long, with upward toe. Specimens examined. Three female specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8301 – 8302, 8305 / 2018) collected from Okra, Abelmoschus esculentus (Malvaceae), at Kalyani: 22 ° 97 ’ 51 ” N, 88 ° 43 ’ 45 ” E, 8.75 m above mean sea level, Nadia, West Bengal on 2 July 2018. Voucher slides of these three female specimens have been deposited in the National Zoological Collection (NZC), Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata. Three female specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8303 – 8304 / 2018) with same collection data as the above-mentioned female specimen were collected on 9 July 2018. Two female specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8297, 8306 / 2018) collected from Pointed gourd, Trichosanthes dioica (Cucurbitaceae) with same collection data as the above-mentioned female specimen on 31 July 2018. One female specimen (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8298 / 2016), collected from Rice, Oryza sativa (Poaceae) at Jaguli: 22 ° 56 ’ 47 ” N, 88 ° 32 ’ 5 ” E, 9 m above mean sea level, Nadia, West Bengal on 18 October 2016. One female specimen (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8334 / 2016) and one female specimen (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8339 / 2016) collected from Rice, Oryza sativa (Poaceae) at Jaguli: 22 ° 56 ’ 47 ” N, 88 ° 32 ’ 5 ” E, 9 m above mean sea level, Nadia, West Bengal on 1 December 2016 and 25 November 2016 respectively. Five female specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8335 – 8338 / 2017) collected from French bean, Phaseolus vulgaris (Fabaceae), at Kalyani: 22 ° 97 ’ 51 ” N, 88 ° 43 ’ 45 ” E, 8.75 m above mean sea level, Nadia, West Bengal on 23 May 2017. Two female specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8342 / 2016) collected from Rice, Oryza sativa (Poaceae) at Jaguli: 22 ° 56 ’ 47 ” N, 88 ° 32 ’ 5 ” E, 9 m above mean sea level, Nadia, West Bengal on 1 December 2016. One male specimen (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8341 / 2017) collected from French bean, Phaseolus vulgaris (Fabaceae), at Kalyani: 22 ° 58 ’ 59 ” N, 88 ° 28 ’ 58 ” E, 8.75 m above mean sea level, Nadia, West Bengal on 23 May 2017. Voucher slide of these male specimen have been deposited in the National Zoological Collection (NZC), Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata. Four male specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8297, 8300, 8306 / 2018) collected from pointed gourd, Trichosanthes dioica (Cucurbitaceae) with same collection data as the above-mentioned female specimen on 31 July 2018.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD64AFFE8FF61FA1BFCCCFD2D.taxon	distribution	Distribution. North America: Cuba (Hastie et al., 2010); Hawaii (Tenorio et al., 1985); Guadeloupe (Kreiter et al., 2013); (Moraes et al., 2000). Africa: Egypt (Zaher, 1986). Asia: Japan (Ehara, 1959); China: Fujian (Lin et al., 2000); Hainan (Chen et al., 1980); Yunnan (Xin et al., 1981). India: Andaman Islands (Gupta, 1977 a); Andhra Pradesh (Gupta, 1987 b); Bihar (Gupta & Nahar, 1981); Himachal Pradesh (Thakur & Dinabandhoo, 2005; Thakur et al., 2010); Kerala (Haneef & Sadanandan, 2013); Orissa (Gupta, 1978 b); Pondicherry (Gupta, 1978 a); Tamil Nadu (Evans, 1953; Gupta, 1978 a); Uttar Pradesh (Gupta, 1982); West Bengal (Gupta, 1992; Karmakar & Gupta, 2011). South Korea (Lee & Ryu, 1989).	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD64AFFE8FF61FA1BFCCCFD2D.taxon	discussion	Remarks. The comparison between our specimens and the one previously reported from India (Table 5) shows no difference in the setal measurements except the setae s 4 which is longer in our specimens than the original one but similar to the species reported from India. The number of teeth on the fixed digit is greater in the present species than the other specimens. A more detailed illustrations and descriptions of both male and female specimens have been provided in present study. Ecological notes. This species is found to be associated with many important agri- horticultural crops infested with spider mites. It prefers to feed on eggs of spider mites especially those having thin egg chorion, and can be used as a successful biological control agent against spider mites.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD656FFEDFF61FD7AFD69FAB5.taxon	description	Female (n = 10). Dorsum (Fig. 34). Dorsal shield 373 (370 – 375) long and 182 (179 – 185) wide, imbricated throughout the entire dorsum, with five pairs of solenostomes (gd 1, gd 2, gd 4, gd 8 and gd 9); 17 pairs of setae on the dorsal shield and two pairs of setae on the unsclerotised cuticle: j 1 30 (28 – 32), j 3 46 (43 – 48), j 4 28 (27 – 29), j 5 32 (30 – 33), j 6 42 (41 – 43), J 2 47 (47 – 48), J 5 12 (11 – 13), z 2 40 (38 – 41), z 4 47 (43 – 50), z 5 29 (28 – 30), Z 1 49 (47 – 50), Z 4 64 (63 – 65), Z 5 74 (73 – 75), s 4 55 (52 – 58), S 2 56 (55 – 57), S 4 56 (55 – 57), S 5 47 (44 – 50), r 3 47 (45 – 48), R 1 47 (47 – 48). All the setae smooth and medium in length while setae Z 4 and Z 5 are longer than the other dorsal setae. Peritreme (Fig. 196). Extending forward up to bases of j 1. Venter (Fig. 35). All shields smooth except ventrianal shield which is slightly reticulated. Sternal shield 68 (65 – 70) long and 68 (65 – 70) wide at level of setae ST 1 – ST 3 and ST 3 – ST 3 respectively, with three pairs of setae and two pairs of lyrifissures; one pair of setae (ST 4) on distinctly visible metasternal plates, with a pair of conspicuous lyrifissures; posterior margin of sternal shield concave and conspicuous in all the specimens, with posterior lateral lobe from where the ST 3 arises. Distances between ST 2 – ST 2 61 (60 – 62), ST 5 – ST 5 64 (63 – 65). Two pairs of metapodal shields, primary shield 24 (21 – 26) long and secondary shield 11 (10 – 12) long. Ventrianal shield 131 (129 – 133) long, 98 (95 – 100) wide at level of ZV 2 setae and 80 (78 – 81) wide at level of anus; with three pairs of pre-anal setae, JV 1, JV 2 and ZV 2, and one pair of large pre-anal pores. Membrane surrounding ventrianal shield with four pairs of setae: ZVl, ZV 3, JV 4 and JV 5; the latter 57 (56 – 58) long and smooth. Chelicera (Fig. 36). Fixed digit 31 (31 – 32) long, with 11 teeth and conspicuous pilus dentilis, movable digit 33 (33 – 34), with two teeth. Spermatheca (Fig. 37). Calyx disc-shaped, 7 (6 – 8) long. Atrium adjacent to the vesicle with distinct major and minor ducts. Legs (Fig. 38). Legs IV with three smooth pointed macrosetae of the following lengths: SgeIV 33 (31 – 35), StiIV 41 (40 – 42), StIV 77 (75 – 78) long. Chaetotactic formula of genu II: 2 2 / 0, 2 / 0 1; genu III: 1 2 / 1, 2 / 0 1. Length of leg I: 351 (343 – 358), leg II: 281 (278 – 283), leg III: 278 (275 – 280), leg IV: 393 (390 – 395). Male (n = 10). A lightly sclerotised mite with 19 pairs of dorsal setae. Idiosomal setal pattern: 10 A: 9 B / JV – 3,4: ZV – 1,3. Dorsum. Dorsal shield 284 (278 – 290) long and 173 (165 – 180) wide; with 19 pairs of setae on dorsal shield: j 1 24 (23 – 25), j 3 34 (31 – 37), j 4 22 (19 – 24), j 5 25 (21 – 28), j 6 33 (30 – 36), J 2 36 (33 – 38), J 5 10 (10 – 11), z 2 32 (29 – 35), z 4 34 (31 – 37), z 5 22 (21 – 23), Z 1 38 (35 – 40), Z 4 51 (48 – 53), Z 5 52 (48 – 55), s 4 41 (40 – 42), S 2 43 (40 – 45), S 4 42 (41 – 43), S 5 37 (37 – 38), r 3 35 (35 – 36), R 1 35 (32 – 38). All the setae smooth and medium in length while setae Z 4 and Z 5 are longer than the other dorsal setae, Z 5 longest. Peritreme. Extending forward up to the bases of j 1. Venter (Fig. 39). Sternogenital shield with a few lateral lines, ventrianal shields strongly reticulated. Sternogenital shield with five pairs of setae and two pairs of distinguishable lyrifissures. Ventrianal shield 106 (103 – 108) long, 119 (115 – 123) wide at the level of JV 2 setae and 69 (68 – 70) wide at the level of anus, with four pairs of pre-anal setae, JV 1, JV 2, JV 4 and ZV 2, and one pair of poroids. Unsclerotised membrane surrounding ventrianal shield with one pair of setae, JV 5 36 (34 – 38) at level of anal opening. Legs. Legs IV with three smooth pointed macrosetae of the following lengths: SgeIV 23 (23 – 24), StiIV 29 (27 – 30), StIV 57 (54 – 60) long. Chaetotactic formula of genu II and genu III are identical to the female. Length of leg I: 290 (285 – 295), leg II: 233 (220 – 245), leg III: 229 (220 – 238), leg IV: 307 (300 – 313). Chelicera (Fig. 40). Spermatodactyl with an elongated shaft 20 (20 – 21) long, terminating with a foot 15 (15 – 16) long, with a downward toe. Specimens examined. 16 female specimens (Acarol. lab / BCKV / 7089 – 7093, 8343 – 8344, 8347 / 2016), collected from Rice, Oryza sativa (Poaceae), at Jaguli: 22 ° 56 ’ 46 ” N, 88 ° 32 ’ 23 ” E, 9 m above mean sea level, Nadia, West Bengal on 26 September 2016. Voucher slides of two female specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 7089 / 2016) have been deposited in the National Zoological Collection (NZC), Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata with same collection data as above. One female specimen (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8343 / 2016) with same collection data as the above-mentioned female specimen on 8 September 2016. Three female specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8348 – 8350 / 2016), collected from Custard apple, Annona reticulata (Annonaceae) at Mondouri: 22 ° 56 ’ 32 ” N, 88 ° 30 ’ 51 ” E, 9 m above mean sea level, Nadia, West Bengal on 21 June 2016. Three male specimens (Acarol. lab / BCKV / 8346 / 2016), collected from Rice, Oryza sativa (Poaceae), at Jaguli: 22 ° 56 ’ 46 ” N, 88 ° 32 ’ 23 ” E, 9 m above mean sea level, Nadia, West Bengal on 26 September 2016. Voucher slides of these three male specimens have been deposited in the National Zoological Collection (NZC), Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata. Six male specimens (Acarol. lab / BCKV / 7089 – 7093, 8347 / 2016) with same collection data as the above-mentioned male specimen.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD656FFEDFF61FD7AFD69FAB5.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Asia: Azerbaijan (Abbasova, 1972); China: Hainan (Wu & Ou, 2002); Jiangxi (Zhu & Chen, 1983); (Wu et al., 1991); Wuling Mountain Region (Wu & Lan, 1992); India: Karnataka (Gupta, 1986); Philippines (Corpuz & Rimando, 1966; Schicha & Corpuz-Raros, 1992); Saudi Arabia (Alatawi et al., 2017); Thailand (Ehara & Bhandhufalck, 1977).	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD656FFEDFF61FD7AFD69FAB5.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Measurements of female specimens observed during this study are compared with the measurements of the original description as well as with the specimens earlier reported from India (Table 6). Measurements agree well with the previous measurements, except the number of teeth in movable digit which differs from the original. Ecologial notes. This mite species is found to be distributed throughout West Bengal. It is mainly associated with the foliage of rice crop, and found to feed on spider mite species, Oligonychus oryzae, O. indicus and Schizotetranychus andropogoni infesting rice leaves.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD653FFE1FF61FA02FE87FD48.taxon	description	(Figs 41 – 47, 100 – 105)	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD653FFE1FF61FA02FE87FD48.taxon	materials_examined	Female (n = 10). Dorsum (Fig. 41). Dorsal shield 341 (338 – 343) long and 178 (174 – 182) wide, smooth with marks of sigilla and five pairs of solenostomes (gd 1, gd 4, gd 6, gd 8 and gd 9); 17 pairs of setae on the dorsal shield and two pairs of setae on the unsclerotised cuticle: j 1 16 (14 – 17), j 3 21 (19 – 22), j 4 15 (15 – 16), j 5 15 (15 – 16), j 6 18 (18 – 19), J 2 18 (18 – 19), J 5 11 (11 – 12), z 2 18 (18 – 19), z 4 18 (18 – 19), z 5 16 (16 – 17), Z 1 19 (18 – 20), Z 4 38 (37 – 39), Z 5 58 (58 – 59), s 4 23 (21 – 25), S 2 23 (21 – 25), S 4 19 (18 – 20), S 5 17 (16 – 18), r 3 19 (18 – 20), R 1 17 (16 – 18). All setae smooth and short to medium in length, except Z 4 and Z 5 which are longer than all other setae and lightly serrated.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD653FFE1FF61FA02FE87FD48.taxon	description	Peritreme (Fig. 41). Extending forward beyond bases of j 1. Venter (Fig. 42). All shields smooth except ventrianal shield strongly striated. Sternal shield 65 (62 – 68) long and 71 (68 – 73) wide at level of setae ST 1 – ST 3 and ST 3 – ST 3 respectively, with three pairs of setae and two pairs of lyrifissures; one pair of setae (ST 4) on distinctly visible metasternal plates, with a pair of conspicuous lyrifissures; posterior margin of sternal shield concave and conspicuous in all the specimens. Distances between ST 2 – ST 2 63 (60 – 66), ST 5 – ST 5 57 (55 – 58). Two pairs of metapodal shields, primary shield 25 (23 – 27) long and secondary shield 11 (10 – 12) long. Ventrianal shield with some lines anteriorly and reticulated in the posterior region, 119 (115 – 123) long, 102 (100 – 103) wide at level of ZV 2 setae and 66 (63 – 68) wide at level of anus; with three pairs of pre-anal setae, JV 1, JV 2 and ZV 2, and one pair of large elliptical pre-anal pores. Membrane surrounding ventrianal shield with four pairs of setae: ZVl, ZV 3, JV 4 and JV 5; the latter 46 (44 – 47) long and smooth. Chelicera (Fig. 43). Fixed digit 35 (33 – 36) long, with three teeth, pilus dentilis conspicuous; movable digit 35 (33 – 37), with two teeth. Spermatheca (Fig. 44). Calyx saccular, 24 (23 – 25) long, atrium bifurcated with distinct thick major duct and minor duct. Legs (Fig. 45). Legs IV with one smooth pointed macrosetae on basitarsus, StIV 65 (63 – 66) long. Chaetotactic formula of genu II: 2 2 / 0, 2 / 0 1; genu III: 1 2 / 1, 2 / 0 1. Length of leg I: 321 (315 – 327), leg II: 245 (243 – 247), leg III: 239 (235 – 243), leg IV: 329 (328 – 330). Male (n = 10). A lightly sclerotised mite with 19 pairs of dorsal setae. Idiosomal setal pattern: 10 A: 9 B / JV – 3,4: ZV – 1,3. Dorsum. Dorsal shield 269 (262 – 275) long and 163 (158 – 168) wide, smooth; with 19 pairs of setae on dorsal shield: j 1 11 (11 – 12), j 3 17 (16 – 18), j 4 12 (10 – 13), j 5 13 (12 – 14), j 6 14 (12 – 15), J 2 14 (12 – 15), J 5 9 (9 – 10), z 2 14 (13 – 15), z 4 13 (12 – 14), z 5 13 (12 – 14), Z 1 15 (15 – 16), Z 4 26 (25 – 27), Z 5 36 (36 – 37), s 4 18 (18 – 19), S 2 17 (17 – 18), S 4 15 (14 – 16), S 5 15 (14 – 16), r 3 15 (14 – 16), R 1 15 (14 – 16). All setae smooth and short to medium in length, except Z 4 and Z 5 which are longer than all other setae. Peritreme. Extending beyond level of j 1. Venter (Fig. 46). Sternogenital shield with a few lateral lines, ventrianal shield reticulated. Sternogenital shield with five pairs of setae and three pairs of distinguishable lyrifissures. Ventrianal shield 111 (108 – 113) long, 124 (120 – 128) wide at the level of ZV 2 setae and 62 (60 – 64) wide at the level of anus, with four pairs of pre-anal setae, JV 1, JV 2, JV 4 and ZV 2, and one pair of poroids. Unsclerotised membrane surrounding ventrianal shield with one pair of setae, JV 5 22 (20 – 23) at level of anal opening. Legs. Legs IV with one smooth pointed macroseta on basitarsus, StIV 48 (45 – 50) long. Chaetotactic formula of genu II and genu III are identical to the female. Length of leg I: 265 (260 – 270), leg II: 215 (210 – 220), leg III: 208 (203 – 213), leg IV: 282 (278 – 285). Chelicera (Fig. 47). Spermatodactyl with a stout shaft 14 (14 – 15) long, terminating in an elongated foot 26 (26 – 27) long, with an upward directed toe.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD653FFE1FF61FA02FE87FD48.taxon	materials_examined	Specimens examined. One female specimen (Acar. lab / BCKV / 7076 / 2016) collected from Gerbera, Gerbera jamesonii (Asteraceae) at Mondouri: 22 ° 56 ’ 32 ” N, 88 ° 30 ’ 51 ” E, 9 m above mean sea level, Nadia, West Bengal on 21 June 2016. Five female specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 7077 – 7078, 7094, 7099 – 8000, 8002 / 2016) with same collection data as the above-mentioned female specimen on 6 September 2016. Voucher slides of three female specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 7077 – 7078, 7094 / 2016) have been deposited in the National Zoological Collection (NZC), Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata with same collection data as above. Four female specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 7097, 7095, 8001 / 2016), with same collection data as the above-mentioned female specimen on 23 August 2016. One female specimen (Acar. lab / BCKV / 7097 / 2016) and one female specimen (Acar. lab / BCKV / 7098 / 2016), collected from Gerbera, Gerbera jamesonii (Asteraceae) at Mondouri: 22 ° 56 ’ 32 ” N, 88 ° 30 ’ 51 ” E, 9 m above mean sea level, Nadia, West Bengal on 14 September 2016 and 1 September 2016 respectively. Four female specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 7079 – 7080, 7082, 7096 / 2016) collected from Gerbera, Gerbera jamesonii (Asteraceae) at Mondouri: 22 ° 56 ’ 32 ” N, 88 ° 30 ’ 51 ” E, 9 m above mean sea level, Nadia, West Bengal on 6 September 2016. Two female specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 7083 – 7084 / 2016) with same collection data as the above-mentioned female specimen on 21 September 2016. Five male specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 7077 – 7078, 7094, 7099 – 8000, 8002 / 2016) collected from Gerbera, Gerbera jamesonii (Asteraceae) at Mondouri: 22 ° 56 ’ 32 ” N, 88 ° 30 ’ 51 ” E, 9 m above mean sea level, Nadia, West Bengal on 21 June 2016. Voucher slides of three male specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 7077 – 7078, 7094 / 2016) have been deposited in the National Zoological Collection (NZC), Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata with same collection data as above Two male specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 7083 – 7084 / 2016) and four male specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 7079 – 7080, 7082, 7096 / 2016) with same collection data as the above-mentioned male specimen on 21 September 2016 and 6 September 2016 respectively. One male specimen (Acar. lab / BCKV / 5676 / 2015) collected from Rice, Oryza sativa (Poaceae), at Kalyani: 22 ° 58 ’ 59 ” N, 88 ° 28 ’ 58 ” E, 8.75 m above mean sea level, Nadia, West Bengal on 23 September 2015.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD653FFE1FF61FA02FE87FD48.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Europe: Cyprus (Amitai, 1992); Norway (Denmark & Edland, 2002); Russia: Moscow (Meshkov, 1999); Netherlands (Van de Vrie, 1963); Sweden (Steeghs et al., 1993); South America: Argentina (Furtado et al., 2007); Brazil: Pernambuco (Moraes et al., 1993); Piauí (Moraes et al., 1993); São Paulo (Mineiro et al., 2006); Chile (Ragusa & Vargas, 2002); Africa: Algeria (Athias-Henriot, 1959); Benin (Zannou et al., 2006); Burundi (Zannou et al., 2006); Kenya (Zannou et al., 2006); Nigeria (Zannou et al., 2006). Oceania: Australia: Queensland (Waite & Gerson, 1994); Asia: China: Fujian (Wu, 1981); Guangdong (Wu, 1982); Hainan (Wu & Ou, 2002); Jiangxi (Zhu & Chen, 1983); Japan (Ehara, 1972); (Komi et al., 2008); Thailand (Oliveira et al., 2012); South Korea (Jung et al., 2003); Yemen (Ueckermann, 1996).	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD653FFE1FF61FA02FE87FD48.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Measurements of both the male and female specimens of the present study are compared with the measurements of the original description (Table 6). The present measurements differ slightly from the measurements of the original descriptions but are generally similar. This species is reported first time from India.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD653FFE1FF61FA02FE87FD48.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecological Notes. This species is present only in the new alluvial zone of West Bengal and is found to be associated with the Gerbera crop. It was observed to feed on yellow mite, Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Banks), thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood and whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) and has great potential for the control of yellow mite, whitefly, thrips and hence, should be mass cultured for successful use as a biocontrol agent against mite, thrips and whitefly.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD65FFFE1FF61FC9EFC31FBAE.taxon	materials_examined	Type species Typhlodromus (Typhlodromopsis) simplicissimus De Leon, 1959 a: 117. Chant & McMurtry (2005 a) proposed five species groups viz, ariri, bladderae, cumulus, extrasetus and lugubris groups in the genus Typhlodromips, depending on the presence or absence of seta J 1 and spermathecal morphology. Both T. jhilimiliensis and T. neosyzygii belong to the ariri species group.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD65FFFE7FF61FBFBFBADFC91.taxon	description	(Figs 48 – 52, 106 – 107) Female (n = 1) Diagnosis. Dorsal shield highly reticulated with light marks of sigilla and striated antero-laterally, idiosomal setal pattern 10 A: 9 B / JV – 3: ZV. Setae j 4, j 5, j 6, J 2, J 5, z 2, z 4, z 5, Z 1, S 2, S 4, S 5, r 3 and R 1 are short and smooth while j 1, j 3, s 4, Z 4 and Z 5 are relatively long and smooth except Z 4 and Z 5 lightly serrated, spermatheca saucer-shaped, atrium distinct with major and minor ducts. Posterior margin of sternal shield strongly wavy. Ventrianal shield is spear-shaped with prominent anterior lateral notch. Dorsum (Fig. 48). Dorsal shield 320 long, 198 wide, anterior dorsum narrow and posterior part wide rounded, with conspicuous waist, indented laterally with irregular margin, with lateral striation and strongly reticulated opisthosomal area, with marks of sigilla and seven pairs of solenostomes (gd 1, gd 2, gd 4, gd 5, gd 6, gd 8 and gd 9); 17 pairs of dorsal setae and two pairs of sublateral setae: j 1 13, j 3 17, j 4 8, j 5 7, j 6 10, J 2 13, J 5 7, z 2 11, z 4 12, z 5 8, Z 1 13, Z 4 29, Z 5 70, s 4 21, S 2 11, S 4 10, S 5 9, r 3 14, R 1 11. All setae smooth except Z 4 and Z 5 lightly serrated. Peritreme (Fig. 48). Extending forward up to level of j 1. Venter (Fig. 49). All shields smooth. Sternal shield with 55 long and 70 wide at level of setae ST 1 – ST 3 and ST 3 – ST 3 respectively, with three pairs of setae and two pairs of lyrifissures; one pair of setae (ST 4) on the membrane; posterior margin of sternal shield wavy. Distances between ST 2 – ST 2 63, ST 5 – ST 5 65. Two pairs of metapodal shields, primary shield 20 long, secondary shield 12 long. Ventrianal shield 110 long, 55 wide at level of JV 2 setae and 70 wide at level of anus; with three pairs of pre-anal setae, JV 1, JV 2 and ZV 2, and one pair of large elliptical pre-anal pores. Ventrianal shield spear-shaped, with anterior lateral notch just ahead of the level of ZV 2, and pointed laterally at the level of anal opening. Membrane surrounding ventrianal shield with four pairs of setae ZVl, ZV 3, JV 4 and JV 5, the latter 29 long, smooth. Chelicera (Fig. 50). Fixed digit 28 long, with seven teeth, pilus dentilis not visible; movable digit 26 long, with two teeth. Spermatheca (Fig. 51). Calyx saucer-shaped, 4 long. Atrium distinct with major and minor ducts. Legs (Fig. 52). Legs IV with three smooth macrosetae with pointed tips, of the following lengths: SgeIV 37, StiIV 35, StIV 42. Chaetotactic formula of genu II: 2 2 / 0, 2 / 0 1; genu III: 1 2 / 0, 2 / 1 1. Length of leg I: 300, leg II: 250, leg III: 253, leg IV: 330.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD65FFFE7FF61FBFBFBADFC91.taxon	materials_examined	Type specimen. Holotype: female (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8280 / 2018) collected from Jam, Syzygium cumini (Myrtaceae), at Jhilimili: 22 ° 49 ’ 0.12 ” N, 86 ° 37 ’ 0.12 ” E, 228 m above mean sea level, Bankura, West Bengal on 4 April 2018. Two paratype females (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8655 – 8656 / 2019) from same host plant and same locality as holotype, 18 June 2019. Holotype female and one paratype female (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8655 / 2019) have been deposited in the National Zoological Collection (NZC), Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata with same collection data as above.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD65FFFE7FF61FBFBFBADFC91.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Asia: India, West Bengal, Bankura.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD65FFFE7FF61FBFBFBADFC91.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The specific name jhilmiliensis refers to the locality from where the holotype of this species was collected.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD65FFFE7FF61FBFBFBADFC91.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Typhlodromips jhilmiliensis is close to T. syzygii (Gupta, 1975), and T. potentilae (Garman, 1958) but differs from it by the shape of the ventrianal shield, the posterior margin of the sternal shield and the shape and dentition of cheliceral digits. The posterior margin of the sternal shield of the former species is strongly wavy while it is smoothly concave in the latter species also the ventrianal shield with a deep notch at the anterior lateral sides of the former species which does not match the shape of the pentagonal ventrianal shield of the latter species. The cheliceral fixed digit of the former species has six teeth and the moveable digit with two small teeth, while the latter species has more than ten teeth on the fixed digit and three teeth on the movable digit.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD659FFE5FF61FCE6FD30FD75.taxon	description	(Figs 53 – 57, 108 – 110)	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD659FFE5FF61FCE6FD30FD75.taxon	materials_examined	Female (n = 3)	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD659FFE5FF61FCE6FD30FD75.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. Dorsal shield strongly reticulated with lateral striations and light marks of sigilla. Idiosomal setal pattern 10 A: 9 B / JV – 3: ZV. Setae j 4, j 5, j 6, J 2, J 5, z 2, z 4, z 5, Z 1, S 2, S 4, S 5, r 3 and R 1 are short and smooth while j 1, j 3, s 4, Z 4 and Z 5 are relatively long and smooth except Z 4 and Z 5 lightly serrated; spermatheca disc-shaped and atrium kidney-shaped with distinct major and minor ducts. Posterior margin of sternal shield concave. Ventrianal shield pentagonal with two pairs of contiguous protruberances at inner lateral margins at the level of anus.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD659FFE5FF61FCE6FD30FD75.taxon	description	Dorsum (Fig. 53). Dorsal shield 325 (313 – 325) long and 213 (208 – 213) wide, striated laterally and strongly reticulated in dorsal opisthosomal area, with marks of sigilla and seven pairs of solenostomes (gd 1, gd 2, gd 4, gd 5, gd 6, gd 8 and gd 9); 17 pairs of dorsal setae and two pairs of sublateral setae: j 1 15 (15 – 16), j 3 21 (19 – 21), j 4 10 (8 – 10), j 5 9 (8 – 9), j 6 11 (10 – 11), J 2 15 (12 – 15), J 5 8 (8 – 9), z 2 12 (10 – 12), z 4 12 (10 – 12), z 5 10 (9 – 10), Z 1 14 (13 – 14), Z 4 33 (32 – 33), Z 5 70 (65 – 70), s 4 22 (20 – 22), S 2 12 (10 – 12), S 4 9 (9 – 10), S 5 8 (7 – 8), r 3 16 (13 – 16), R 1 12 (11 – 12). All setae smooth except Z 4 and Z 5 lightly serrated. Peritreme (Fig. 53). Extending forward up to level of j 1. Venter (Fig. 54). All shields smooth. Sternal shield with 55 (55 – 56) long and 72 (68 – 72) wide at level setae ST 1 – ST 3 and ST 3 – ST 3 respectively, with three pairs of setae and two pairs of lyrifissures; one pair of setae (ST 4) on the membrane; posterior margin concave. Distances between ST 2 – ST 2 65 (61 – 65), ST 5 – ST 5 68 (64 – 68). Two pairs of metapodal shields, primary shield 20 (16 – 20) long, secondary shield small 13 (9 – 13) long. Ventrianal shield pentagonal 102 (102 – 105) long, 75 wide at level of JV 2 setae and 81 (80 – 81) wide at level of anus; with three pairs of pre-anal setae, JV 1, JV 2 and ZV 2, two pairs of contiguous protruberances at inner lateral margins at the level of anus and one pair of large elliptical pre-anal pores. Membrane surrounding ventrianal shield with four pairs of setae ZVl, ZV 3, JV 4 and JV 5, the latter 32 (31 – 32) long smooth. Chelicera (Fig. 55). Fixed digit 26 (26 – 27) long, with nine teeth, pilus dentilis inconspicuous; movable digit 25 (25 – 26) long, with two teeth. Spermatheca (Fig. 56). Calyx disc-shaped, 6 (6 – 7) long. Atrium distinctly kidney-shaped with major and minor duct. Legs (Fig. 57). Legs IV with three smooth macrosetae with pointed tips of the following lengths: SgeIV 45 (40 – 45), StiIV 28 (28 – 31), StIV 52 (49 – 52). Chaetotactic formula of genu II: 2 2 / 0, 2 / 0 1; genu III: 1 2 / 1, 2 / 0 1. Length of leg I: 293 (293 – 300), leg II: 263 (263 – 265), leg III: 263 (263 – 265), leg IV: 325 (325 – 340).	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD659FFE5FF61FCE6FD30FD75.taxon	materials_examined	Type specimen. Holotype: Female (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8296 / 2018) collected from Maize, Zea mays (Poaceae) at Patiram: 25 ° 20 ’ 5.56 ” N, 88 ° 45 ’ 41.11 ” E, 31 m above mean sea level, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal on 11 April 2018. One paratype female (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8295 / 2018), same data as holotype. Holotype and paratype female have been deposited in the National Zoological Collection (NZC), Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD659FFE5FF61FCE6FD30FD75.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Asia: India, West Bengal.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD659FFE5FF61FCE6FD30FD75.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The specific name is neosyzygii is given because the present species is very close to T. syzygii.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD659FFE5FF61FCE6FD30FD75.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Typhlodromips neosyzygii sp. nov. is close to Typhlodromips syzygii (Gupta, 1975) and T. potentilae (Garman, 1958) but differs from them by the length of dorsal shield setae, length of peritreme, shape of ventrianal shield, posterior margin of sternal shield and shape and dentition of cheliceral fixed and movable digit. The dorsal shield setae Z 4 of the former species extend near the base of S 5 while Z 4 reaches half the distance of S 5 in latter species. The peritreme extends up to the base of j 1 in the former species while it extends beyond j 1 in the latter species. The posterior margin of the sternal shield of the former species is concave and slightly wavy while it is smoothly concave in case of the latter species. Also the anterior lateral margins of ventrianal shield are almost parallel with widened lateral margin at anal opening which differs from the latter species. The cheliceral fixed digit of the former species has nine teeth and the moveable digit has two small teeth which do not agree with the latter species, which has more than ten teeth on the fixed digit and three teeth on the movable digit. The shape of the genital shield of former species also differs from the latter species.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD65BFFE5FF61FCC2FF05FB13.taxon	materials_examined	Type species Typhlodromus (Amblyseius) terrestris Chant, 1959: 108. The genus Proprioseiopsis has been divided into two species group viz, belizensis and peruvianus by Chant & Mc-Murtry (2005 a), based on the well sclerotised dorsal shield, often smooth; sternal shield as wide or wider than long, reticulated; ventrianal shield pentagonal and reticulated; leg I with or without macrosetae; female with idiosomal setal pattern 10 A: 8 E / JV - 3: ZV. The present species belonging to the belizensis species group which lack macrosetae on leg I.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD65BFFDBFF61FB68FB54FBB1.taxon	description	(Figs 58 – 62, 111 – 113)	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD65BFFDBFF61FB68FB54FBB1.taxon	materials_examined	Female (n = 3)	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD65BFFDBFF61FB68FB54FBB1.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. Dorsal shield smooth with light marks of sigilla. Idiosomal setal pattern 10 A: 8 E / JV – 3: ZV. Setae j 4, j 5, j 6, z 5 and J 5 are short, j 1, z 2, z 4, Z 1, S 2, S 4, S 5, r 3 and R 1 are short to medium in length and setae j 3, s 4, Z 4, and Z 5 are medium to long. All setae smooth, spermatheca tubular and atrium with distinct major duct and minor ducts. Posterior margin of sternal shield concave, ventrianal shield is pentagonal. Both shields show high ornamentation.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD65BFFDBFF61FB68FB54FBB1.taxon	description	Dorsum (Fig. 58). Dorsal shield 335, 334 (333 – 335) long and 207, 203 (198 – 207) wide, five pairs of solenostomes (gd 2, gd 5, gd 6, gd 8 and gd 9); 16 pairs of dorsal setae and two pairs of sublateral setae: j 1 23, 23 (22 – 23), j 3 60, 60 (58 – 62), j 4 5, 6 (5 – 6), j 5 7, 7 (6 – 7), j 6 8, 8 (7 – 8), J 5 9, 9 (8 – 9), z 2 41, 39 (36 – 41), z 4 26, 26 (23 – 29), z 5 8, 8 (7 – 8), Z 1 18, 18 (18 – 19), Z 4 93, 92 (88 – 95), Z 5 70, 73 (70 – 75), s 4 88, 88 (87 – 89), S 2 23, 22 (21 – 23), S 4 12, 12, S 5 12, 12 (11 – 12), r 3 21, 20 (18 – 21), R 1 14, 14 (13 – 14). All setae smooth; j 3, s 4, Z 4, and Z 5 are long. Peritreme (Fig. 58). Extending forward beyond the bases of j 1. Venter (Fig. 59). All shields ornamented. Sternal shield width 57, 57 (55 – 60) long 85, 88 (85 – 90) wide at level setae ST 1 – ST 3 and ST 3 – ST 3 respectively, with three pairs of setae and two pairs of lyrifissures; one pair of setae (ST 4) on the membrane; posterior margin concave and visible. Distances between ST 2 – ST 2 69, 71 (69 – 73), ST 5 – ST 5 94, 93 (89 – 96). Two pairs of metapodal shields, primary shield 25, 26 (25 – 26) long, secondary shield small 9, 10 (9 – 10) long. Ventrianal shield pentagonal 107, 110 (107 – 113) long, 110, 109 (108 – 110) wide at level of ZV 2 setae and 77, 77 (75 – 79) wide at level of anus; with three pairs of pre-anal setae, JV 1, JV 2 and ZV 2, and one pair of large elliptical pre-anal pores. Membrane surrounding ventrianal shield with four pairs of setae ZVl, ZV 3, JV 4 and JV 5 the latter; 70, 71 (69 – 73) long, smooth. Chelicera (Fig. 60). Fixed digit 26, 26 (25 – 27) long, with seven teeth, pilus dentilis distinct; movable digit 27, 27 (26 – 27) long, with one tooth. Spermatheca (Fig. 61). Calyx of spermatheca tubular in shape, 19, 18 (17 – 19) long. Atrium distinct with major and minor duct. Legs (Fig. 62). Legs IV with three smooth macrosetae with pointed tips, of the following lengths: SgeIV 56, 57 (54 – 60), StiIV 38, 38 (35 – 40), StIV 77, 79 (77 – 80). Chaetotactic formula of genu II: 1 2 / 1, 2 / 0 1; genu III: 0 2 / 1, 2 / 1 0. Length of leg I: 375, 382 (375 – 388), leg II: 280, 280 (279 – 281), leg III: 279, 278 (275 – 280), leg IV: 383, 385 (383 – 387).	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD65BFFDBFF61FB68FB54FBB1.taxon	materials_examined	Type specimens. Holotype: female (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8281 / 2016) collected from Debdaru, Polyalthia longifolia (Annonaceae), at Jhilimili: 22 ° 49 ’ 01 ” N, 86 ° 37 ’ 00 ” E, 228 m above mean sea level, Bankura, West Bengal on 4 April 2018; One paratype female (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8281 / 2016), same collection data as holotype female. The holotype and paratype female have been deposited in the National Zoological Collection (NZC), Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata. One paratype female (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8282 / 2016) collected from Jam, Syzygium cumini (Myrtaceae), with same collection data as holotype female.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD65BFFDBFF61FB68FB54FBB1.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Asia: India, West Bengal.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD65BFFDBFF61FB68FB54FBB1.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The specific name amari is dedicated to the late Professor Amar Kumar Somchoudhury, who has contributed significantly on different aspects of mite pests management during his period at Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD65BFFDBFF61FB68FB54FBB1.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Proprioseiopsis amari is close to P. peltatus Van der Merwe, 1968, P. ovatus Garman, 1958 and P. belizensis Yoshida-Shaul & Chant, 1991. The new species differs from P. peltatus by shorter j 3, Z 4, Z 5, s 4 setae and a difference in dorsal ornamentation, which is smooth in the new species vs. lightly reticulated anterio-laterally in P. peltatus. The new species differs from P. ovatus by having shorter macrosetae on tibia and tarsus of leg IV, length of calyx, and longer Z 4 and Z 5 setae than P. ovatus. Moreover, the ventrianal shield is shorter and the peritreme extends beyond j 1 in the new species, while the peritreme extend up to base of j 1 and the ventrianal shield is longer in P. ovatus. Proprioseiopsis amari also differs from P. belizensis by the much shorter j 3, Z 4, Z 5, s 4 setae than the latter species and also the dorsal shield is smooth as compared to reticulated in P. belizensis.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD665FFDBFF61FABEFB29F9EA.taxon	materials_examined	Type species: Anthoseius hebetis De Leon, 1959 b: 258. Chant & McMurtry, 1994 divided Typhlodromus (Anthoseius) into nine species groups viz, arizonicus, transvaalensis, singularis, daresalaami, rickeri, religious, rhenanus, egypticus and bergi. Typhlodromus (Anthoseius) bolpurensis belongs to the rhenanus species group with r 3 and R 1 inserted on the lateral integument, with setae z - Z and s - S series shorter than the distance between their bases, and the ventrianal shield pentagonal in shape.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD665FFDBFF61FBFCFD7EFB73.taxon	materials_examined	Type species Typhlodromus pyri Scheuten, 1957.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD665FFD9FF61F93FFB82FAFD.taxon	description	(Figs 63 – 67, 114 – 116)	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD665FFD9FF61F93FFB82FAFD.taxon	materials_examined	Female (n = 4).	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD665FFD9FF61F93FFB82FAFD.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. Dorsal shield is highly sclerotised and imbricated. Idiosomal setal pattern 12 A: 8 A. All setae are small to medium in length, Z 5 longest. All the marginal setae of the dorsal shield are serrated while the dorsocentral setae are smooth except setae j 1 and j 3. Spermatheca cup-shaped with prominent bent neck and bean-shaped atrium. Posterior margin of sternal shield is inconspicuous and ventrianal shield is pentagonal in shape.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD665FFD9FF61F93FFB82FAFD.taxon	description	Dorsum (Fig. 63). Dorsal shield 323 (321 – 328) long and 163 (161 – 166) wide, strongly sclerotised and imbricated, with six pairs of solenostomes (gd 1, gd 2, gd 4, gd 5, gd 8 and gd 9); 18 pairs of dorsal setae and two pairs of sublateral setae: j 1 18 (16 – 20), j 3 15 (14 – 16), j 4 11 (10 – 12), j 5 11 (10 – 12), j 6 13 (12 – 15), J 2 15, J 5 12, z 2 13, z 3 15, z 4 15, z 5 11, Z 4 20, Z 5 32, s 4 16, s 6 18, S 2 18, S 4 21, S 5 21, r 3 15, R 1 15. All the marginal setae of dorsal shield are serrated while the dorsocentral setae are smooth except setae j 1 and j 3. Seta Z 5 is longest. Peritreme (Fig. 63). Extending forward up to the bases of j 1. Venter (Fig. 64). All shields smooth, sternal shield 63 long and 65 wide at level of setae ST 1 – ST 3 and ST 3 – ST 3 respectively, with three pairs of setae and two pairs of lyrifissures; one pair of setae (ST 4) on the metasternal plates with conspicuous lyrifissures. Distances between ST 2 – ST 2 53, ST 5 – ST 5 50. Two pairs of metapodal shields, primary shield 23 long, secondary shield 10 long. Ventrianal shield pentagonal, 113 long, 85 wide at level of ZV 2 setae and 75 wide at level of anus; with four pairs of pre-anal setae, JV 1, JV 2, JV 3 and ZV 2, with one pair of pre-anal pores anterior to anal opening. Membrane surrounding ventrianal shield with four pairs of setae: ZVl, ZV 3, JV 4 and JV 5; the latter 28 long, serrated. Chelicera (Fig. 65). Fixed digit 28 long, with five teeth, pilus dentilis indistinct, and movable digit 28 long, with two teeth. Spermatheca (Fig. 66). Calyx bell-shaped 6 long with a narrow neck atrium bean-shaped with minor and major ducts distinctly visible. Legs (Fig. 67). Legs IV with three smooth macrosetae and of the following lengths: SgeIV 15, StiIV 16, StIV 20. Chaetotactic formula of genu II: 1 2 / 1, 2 / 0 1; genu III: 1 2 / 0, 2 / 1 1. Length of leg I: 253, leg II: 213, leg III: 205, leg IV: 300.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD665FFD9FF61F93FFB82FAFD.taxon	materials_examined	Type Specimen. Holotype: Female (Acarol. lab / BCKV / 8283 / 2017), collected from Atashi flower, Calpurnia aurea (Fabaceae), at Surul, Bolpur: 23 ° 40 ’ 13.04 ” N, 87 ° 39 ’ 25.03 ” E, 58 m above mean sea level, Birbhum, West Bengal on 14 October 2017. Three female paratype (Acarol. lab / BCKV / 8630 – 8632 / 2017), collected from same location with same host similar to the holotype on 22 August 2019. Holotype and paratype female (Acarol. lab / BCKV / 8630 / 2017) have been deposited in the National Zoological Collection (NZC), Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata with same collection data as above.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD665FFD9FF61F93FFB82FAFD.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Asia: India, West Bengal.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD665FFD9FF61F93FFB82FAFD.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The specific name bolpurensis refers to the locality, Bolpur in the Birbum district of West Bengal and is famous for Viswavarati University from where the type of this species was collected.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD665FFD9FF61F93FFB82FAFD.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Typhlodromus (Anthoseius) bolpurensis is close to T. (Amblydromella) homalii Gupta, 1970; T. (Anthoseius) carambolae Karmakar & Bhowmik, 2018 and T. (Amblydromella) chrysanthemi Gupta, 1977 c but differs in dorsal setal shape, posterior margin of the sternal shield, shape of the genital and ventrianal shields, and shape and length of macrosetae on leg IV. The setae Z 4 and Z 5 of the new species are shorter and with pointed tips while in the latter species, Z 4 and Z 5 they are longer and with knobbed tip. All the z - Z and s - S series setae of the former species are serrated while except Z 4 and Z 5 all the setae of the latter species are smooth.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD667FFD9FF61FA40FCCEF9B2.taxon	materials_examined	Type species Gamasus plumifer Canestrini & Fanzago, 1876: 130.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD667FFDEFF61F9DEFC6DFDB9.taxon	description	(Figs 68 – 74) Female (n = 6). Diagnosis. Dorsal shield rugose in prodorsal region and reticulated in opisthosomal region. Idiosomal setal pattern 12 A: 3 A. Setae j 4, j 5, j 6, J 5, z 5 z 2 and z 4 are short while j 1, j 3, z 3 and r 3 are short to medium in length, and setae s 4, s 6, Z 4, and Z 5 are long. All setae are serrated except j 4, j 5, z 2, z 4, z 5, j 6 and J 5. Spermatheca funnel-shaped with nodular atrium and distinct major duct. Posterior margin of sternal shield concave and ventrianal shield sole-shaped. Dorsum (Fig. 68). Dorsal shield 300, 289 (288 – 300) long and 150, 143 (135 – 150) wide, strongly sclerotised with irregular to roundish patches over the entire dorsum, with five pairs of solenostomes (gd 1, gd 2, gd 5, gd 8 and gd 9); 15 pairs of dorsal setae: j 1 25, 24 (24 – 25), j 3 23, 23 (23 – 24), j 4 8, 8 (8 – 9), j 5 8, 9 (8 – 10), j 6 9, 10 (8 – 11), J 5 8, 8 (8 – 9), z 2 11, 11 (11 – 12), z 3 27, 27 (26 – 28), z 4 12, 11 (10 – 12), z 5 8, 8 (8 – 9), Z 4 53, 52 (50 – 53), Z 5 65, 62 (58 – 65), s 4 75, 74 (72 – 76), s 6 80, 77 (73 – 80), r 3 29, 31 (28 – 33). All setae are serrated except j 4, j 5, z 2, z 4, z 5, j 6 and J 5, which are short and smooth, while setae s 4, s 6, Z 4 and Z 5 are long. Peritreme (Fig. 68). Extending forward to level between bases of j 3 and j 1. Venter (Fig. 69). All shields smooth, sternal shield 59, 57 (55 – 59) long and 76, 74 (70 – 78) wide at level of setae ST 1 – ST 3 and ST 3 – ST 3 respectively, with three pairs of setae and two pairs of lyrifissures; one pair of setae (ST 4) on the metasternal plates; posterior margin of sternal shield concave and clearly visible. Distances between ST 2 – ST 2 61, 60 (58 – 61), ST 5 – ST 5 66, 66 (66 – 67). One pair of metapodal shields 29, 29 (29 – 30) long. Ventrianal shield sole-shaped 100, 102 (100 – 103) long, 47, 48 (45 – 50) wide at level of ZV 2 setae and 50, 51 (50 – 52) wide at level of anus; with three pairs of pre-anal setae, JV 1, JV 2 and ZV 2, one pair of pre-anal pores near lateral margin of ventrianal shield above the line of anal opening. Membrane surrounding ventrianal shield with three pairs of setae: ZVl, ZV 3 and JV 5; the latter 42, 44 (40 – 47) long, serrated. Chelicera (Fig. 70). Fixed digit 21, 21 (21 – 22) long, with three teeth and distinct pilus dentilis; movable digit 23, 22 (22 – 23) long, with two teeth. Spermatheca (Fig. 71). Calyx funnel-shaped, flared at the base of vesicle, 7, 7 (6 – 8) long, distinct major duct arises from nodule-shaped atrium, minor duct not visible. Legs (Fig. 72). Legs IV with three smooth macrosetae with rounded and hyaline tips and of the following lengths: SgeIV 21, 20 (18 – 21), StiIV 40, 38 (36 – 40), StIV 22, 22 (22 – 23). Chaetotactic formula of genu II: 2 – 2 / 0, 2 / 0 – 1; genu III: 1 – 2 / 1, 2 / 0 – 0. Length of leg I: 270, 269 (263 – 275), leg II: 230, 229 (220 – 238), leg III: 225, 227 (215 – 238), leg IV: 400, 394 (378 – 410). Male (n = 1). A lightly sclerotised mite with 15 pairs of dorsal setae. Idiosomal setal pattern: 12 A: 3 A / JV – 3,4: ZV – 1,3. Dorsum. Dorsal shield 210 long and 120 wide, with five pairs of solenostomes (gd 1, gd 2, gd 5, gd 8 and gd 9); 15 pairs of dorsal setae: j 1 17, j 3 20, j 4 7, j 5 7, j 6 9, J 5 6, z 2 10, z 3 23, z 4 13, z 5 8, Z 4 30, Z 5 35, s 4 45, s 6 43, r 3 28. All setae except j 4, j 5, j 6, J 5, z 2, z 4 and z 5 are smooth and short while j 1, j 3, z 3, s 4, s 6, r 3, Z 4 and Z 5 are long and serrated. Setae s 4, s 6, Z 4, and Z 5 are very long. Peritreme. Extending forward to level between bases of j 3 and j 1. Venter (Fig. 73). Sternogenital shield smooth with five pairs of setae and two pair of distinguishable lyrifissures. Ventrianal shield rhombic 90 long, 100 wide at the level of ZV 2 setae, 48 wide at the level of anus, anterior lateral line with upward pointed hook, with three pairs of pre-anal setae, JV 1, JV 2, and ZV 2, one pair of pores and a pair of distinguishable lyrifissures. Unsclerotised membrane surrounding ventrianal shield with one pair of setae, JV 5, at level below anal opening. Legs. Leg IV with three smooth macrosetae of following lengths; SgeIV 6, StiIV 6, StIV 16. Chaetotactic formula of genu II: 1 2 / 1, 2 / 0 1; genu III: 1 2 / 0, 2 / 0 1. Length of leg I: 215, leg II: 190, leg III: 188, leg IV: 265. Chelicera (Fig. 74). Spermatodactyl with an elongated shaft 12 long, terminating with a foot 6 long with heel and toe.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD667FFDEFF61F9DEFC6DFDB9.taxon	materials_examined	Type Specimens. Holotype: female (Acar. lab / BCKV / 5460 / 2017) collected from Ber, Ziziphus mauritiana (Rhamnaceae) at Kalyani: 22 ° 58 ’ 30.30 ” N, 88 ° 26 ’ 4.23 ” E, 11 m above mean sea level, Nadia, West Bengal on 25 May 2017; three paratype females (Acar. lab / BCKV / 5620 – 5621, 5336 / 2017) with same collection data as holotype; two paratype females (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8284 – 8285 / 2017) with same locality data as holotype, on 19 August 2017. Holotype and two paratype females (Acarol. lab / BCKV / 8284 – 8285 / 2017) have been deposited in the National Zoological Collection (NZC), Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata with same collection data as above. One paratype male (Acarol. lab / BCKV / 5619 / 2017) collected from Ber, Ziziphus mauritiana (Rhamnaceae) with same collection data as holotype female. This paratype male has been deposited in the National Zoological Collection (NZC), Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD667FFDEFF61F9DEFC6DFDB9.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Asia: India, West Bengal.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD667FFDEFF61F9DEFC6DFDB9.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The specific name mauritiana refers to the plant Ziziphus mauritiana Lam. from where the type specimens were collected.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD667FFDEFF61F9DEFC6DFDB9.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Chant & McMurtry, 1994 recognised three species groups based on the presence or absence of setae J 2 and R 1: the horridus species group with setae J 2 and R 1 absent; the plumifer species group with setae J 2 and R 1 present and the purseglovei species group with setae J 2 absent and R 1 present. The present species Phytoseius mauritiana belonging to the horridus species group because of the absence of the setae J 2 and R 1 while the species Phytoseius kapuri Gupta, 1969 belongs to the plumifer species group. Phytoseius mauritiana is close to P. minutus (Narayanan, Kaur & Ghai, 1960), P. corniger (Wainstein, 1959), P. namkhanaensis Karmakar & Bhowmik, 2018 and P. roseus (Gupta, 1969) but the new species differs from P. minutus by its shorter j 3 23, Z 4 52 and Z 5 60 than the latter species j 3 67 – 71 Z 4 76 – 83 and Z 5 67 – 79. The new species differs from the latter species by the absence of J 2 setae and shape and size of macrosetae of leg IV, and the spermatheca. The dorsal setae j 3 23, s 4 76 and Z 4 52 of P. mauritiana are much shorter than the setae j 3 48, s 4 128 and Z 4 84 of P. corniger. The new species differs from P. corniger by the shape of the ventrianal shield, which is sole-shaped in the former species and vase-shaped in the latter species. The macrosetae on leg IV of the new species are club-shaped in contrast with the rod-shaped macrosetae on leg IV in the latter species. The dorsal shield setae j 3 23, s 4 76 and Z 4 52 of P. mauritiana are much shorter than j 3 (31 – 40), s 4 (99 – 100) and Z 4 (72 – 78) of P. roseus. The genu, tibia and tarsus of leg IV of the former species have club-shaped macrosetae while in the latter species the genu lacks macrosetae. The new species also differs from the P. namkhanaensis by its concave posterior margin of sternal shield, shape of spermatheca, genital and ventrianal shield.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD660FFD7FF61FD0EFE98FA45.taxon	description	Female (n = 10). Dorsum (Figs 75). Dorsal shield smooth, 252 (250 – 253) long and 126 (125 – 127) wide, strongly sclerotised with a notch at the level of seta r 3 and with five pairs of solenostomes (gd 1, gd 5, gd 6, gd 8 and gd 9); 16 pairs of setae on dorsal shield and one pair of setae on the unsclerotised cuticle: j 1 23 (22 – 24), j 3 66 (63 – 68), j 4 4 (3 – 5), j 5 4 (4 – 5), j 6 5 (5 – 6), J 2 6 (6 – 7), J 5 5 (5 – 6), z 2 14 (13 – 15), z 3 36 (36 – 37), z 4 6 (6 – 7), z 5 3 (2 – 4), Z 4 69 (68 – 70), Z 5 67 (65 – 68), s 4 91 (88 – 93), s 6 73 (70 – 75), r 3 41 (40 – 42), R 1 14 (13 – 15). All setae except j 4, j 5, j 6, J 2, J 5, z 2, z 4 and z 5 are smooth and short while j 1, j 3, z 3, s 4, s 6, r 3, Z 4 and Z 5 are long and serrated. Setae J 5 and Z 5 are inserted ahead of rear shield margin. Setae j 3, s 4, s 6, Z 4, and Z 5 are very long. Peritreme (Fig. 75). Extending forward up to the bases of j 1. Venter (Fig. 76). All shields smooth, sternal shield 54 (53 – 55) long and 72 (70 – 73) wide at level of setae ST 1 – ST 3 and ST 3 – ST 3 respectively, with three pairs of setae and two pairs of lyrifissures; one pair of setae (ST 4) on the metasternal plates; posterior margin of sternal shield indistinct. Distances between ST 2 – ST 2 62 (61 – 63), ST 5 – ST 5 57 (57 – 58). One pair of metapodal shields 18 (18 – 19) long. Ventrianal shield sole-shaped 92 (90 – 93) long, 49 (48 – 50) wide at level of ZV 2 setae and 41 (38 – 43) wide at level of anus; with three pairs of pre-anal setae, JV 1, JV 2 and ZV 2, one pair of pre-anal pores near lateral margin of ventrianal shield above the line of anal opening. Membrane surrounding ventrianal shield with three pairs of setae: ZV 1, ZV 3 and JV 5; the latter 49 (49 – 50) long, serrated. Chelicera (Fig. 77). Fixed digit 26 (26 – 27) long, with three teeth, pilus dentilis distinctly visible; movable digit 27 (27 – 28) long, with two teeth. Spermatheca (Fig. 78). Calyx 14 (13 – 15) long, funnel-shaped, flared at the base of vesicle followed by a tubular part flattened at atrium. The major duct arises from atrium which is narrow at the base while flared at the middle and then again become narrow gradually, minor duct not visible. Legs (Fig. 79). Legs IV with three smooth macrosetae, bi-lobed at the tip with hyaline tips, and of the following lengths: SgeIV 22 (22 – 23), StiIV 27 (27 – 28), StIV 23 (22 – 24). Chaetotactic formula of genu II: 0 2 / 0, 2 / 1 2; genu III: 1 2 / 0, 2 / 0 1. Length of leg I: 283 (280 – 285), leg II: 234 (230 – 238), leg III: 225 (220 – 230), leg IV: 361 (358 – 363). Male (n = 5). A lightly sclerotised mite with 17 pairs of dorsal setae. Idiosomal setal pattern: 12 A: 5 A / JV – 3,4: ZV – 1,3. Dorsum. Dorsal shield smooth, 207 (203 – 210) long and 112 (110 – 113) wide with five pairs of solenostomes (gd 1, gd 5, gd 6, gd 8 and gd 9); 17 pairs of dorsal setae: j 1 21 (21 – 22), j 3 49 (48 – 50), j 4 3 (3 – 4), j 5 3 (3 – 4), j 6 4 (4 – 5), J 2 5 (5 – 6), J 5 5 (5 – 6), z 2 12 (11 – 13), z 3 33 (31 – 35), z 4 5 (5 – 6), z 5 3 (3 – 4), Z 4 42 (40 – 43), Z 5 38 (38 – 39), s 4 68 (65 – 70), s 6 53 (53 – 54), r 3 34 (33 – 35), R 1 8 (7 – 9). All setae except j 4, j 5, j 6, J 2, J 5, z 2, z 4 and z 5 are smooth and short while j 1, j 3, z 3, s 4, s 6, r 3, Z 4 and Z 5 are long and serrated. Setae j 3, s 4, s 6, Z 4, and Z 5 are very long. Peritreme. Extending forward up to the bases of j 1. Venter (Fig. 80). Sternogenital shield smooth with five pairs of setae and two pairs of distinguishable lyrifissures. Ventrianal shield transversely striated, 91 (90 – 92) long, 95 (94 – 96) wide at the level of ZV 2 setae, 50 (48 – 52) wide at the level of anus, with three pairs of pre-anal setae, JV 1, JV 2, and ZV 2, and one pair of pores. Unsclerotised membrane surrounding ventrianal shield with one pair of setae, JV 5, at level below anal opening. Legs. Leg IV with three smooth macrosetae of following lengths; SgeIV 16 (16 – 17), StiIV 18 (18 – 19), StIV 20 (20 – 21). Chaetotactic formula of genu II & genu III are identical to the female. Length of leg I: 259 (254 – 263), leg II: 209 (208 – 210), leg III: 207 (203 – 210), leg IV: 309 (308 – 310). Chelicera (Fig. 81). Spermatodactyl with an elongated shaft 13 (13 – 14) long, terminating with a foot, 9 (9 – 10) long with pointed bi-heeled and a toe. Specimens examined. Four female specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8351 – 8352 / 2017) collected from Cassia, Cassia tora (Myrtaceae) at Debipur: 23 ° 14 ’ 22 ” N, 88 ° 15 ’ 85 ” E, 22 m above mean sea level, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal on 1 September 2017. Voucher slides of these four female specimens have been deposited in the National Zoological Collection (NZC), Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata. Four female specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 7029, 7031 / 2016) collected from Cluster Fig, Ficus racemosa (Moraceae) with same collection data as the above mentioned female specimen on 28 February 2016. Three female specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 5673 / 2015), collected from Fig, Cluster Fig, Ficus racemosa (Moraceae) with same collection data as the above mentioned female specimen on 22 September 2015. One female specimen (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8353 / 2017), collected from Ber, Ziziphus jujuba (Rhamnaceae) with same collection data as the above mentioned female specimen on 1 September 2017. Two male specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8355 / 2017) collected from Cassia, Cassia tora (Myrtaceae) and one male specimen (Acar. lab / BCKV / 8354 / 2017) collected from Indian Mallow, Abutilon megapotamicum (Malvaceae) at Debipur: 23 ° 14 ’ 22 ” N, 88 ° 15 ’ 85 ” E, 22 m above mean sea level, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal on 1 September 2017. Two male specimens (Acar. lab / BCKV / 7031 / 2016) collected from Cluster Fig, Ficus racemosa (Moraceae) with same collection data as the above mentioned male specimen on 28 February 2016. Voucher slides of these two male specimens have been deposited in the National Zoological Collection (NZC), Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata with same collection data as above.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD660FFD7FF61FD0EFE98FA45.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Asia: India: Andaman Islands (Gupta, 1977 a); Arunachal Pradesh (Gupta, 1987 b); Assam (Gupta, 1977 d); Bihar (Gupta & Nahar, 1981); Gujarat (Gupta, 1977 c); Kerala (Gupta, 1980); Madhya Pradesh (Gupta, 1986); Meghalaya (Gupta, 1977 d); Orissa (Gupta, 1977 d); Pondicherry (Gupta, 1980); Punjab (Gupta, 1977 c); Rajasthan (Gupta, 1977 c); Tamil Nadu (Gupta, 1980); Uttar Pradesh (Gupta, 1982); West Bengal (Gupta, 1969, 1992).	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
D571879CD660FFD7FF61FD0EFE98FA45.taxon	discussion	Remarks. There is no marked difference between the dorsal setal measurements of our specimen and the original one (Table 8). The length of the ventrianal shield in our specimen (92 µm) is slightly longer than the earlier one (73 µm), apart from this other measurements agree with the available measurements of the former species. Ecological notes. This species is recorded from the southern parts of West Bengal, in association with many economic crops and weeds of agri-horticultural importance, and was observed to feed on eriophyid mites and also Eotetranychus spp.	en	Bhowmik, Sagarika, Karmakar, Krishna (2021): Five new species and re-description of eight species belonging to the family Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) from West Bengal, India. Zootaxa 4975 (3): 401-450, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4975.3.1
