First Record of the Genus Echinacrus Keifer, 1966 (Acari: Eriophyidae) on Acacia from Egypt, with Description of a New Species

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Fruit Acarology, Plant Protection Research Institute (PPRI), Agric . Res. Center ( ARC), Dokki, Giza, Egypt

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The genus Echinacrus Keifer, 1966 is reported for the first time from Egypt. A new species Echinacrus halawanii sp. nov. from Acacia arabica var. nilotica (L.) (Fabaceae) has been reported. Adult and nymph stages were described and illustrated. A checklist and Key to all species of the genus are provided. This mite is vagrant on acacia lower leaf surface and pods.

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