S. Mahunka szerk.: Folia Entomologica Hungarica 59. (Budapest, 1998)

ROVARTANI KÖZLEMÉNYEK LIX 1998 pp. 241-250 Mahunkaglyphus solimani gen. and sp. n. and three new species (Acari: Astigmata) described from termite nests, western desert, Egypt. S. A. Eraky Mahunkaglyphus solimani gen. and sp. n. and three new species (Acari: Astigmata) described from termite nests, western desert, Egypt. - A new genus and species, Mahunkaglyphus solimani, and three new species, Acotyledon lamiai, Calvolia zaheri and Focellinia egyptiaca are described from hypopial nymphs (heteromorphic deutonymphs) from the nests of sand termites, Psammotermes hypostoma Desneux (Isoptera). Nests of termites were collected monthly from western desert (47 km. North of El-Kharga city, New Valley). Mites inhabiting termite nests were isolated and identified. The result of taxonomic examination concerning this mite fauna living is given. New genus and species and three new species are described hereunder. Mahunkaglyphus gen. n. Diagnosis (Hypopus): Body ovoid, anteriorly and posteriorly considerably rounded. Scapular setae very much differentiated in length and width. All apodemes short, ending free in a granulate halo. Epimeres I with small alveoli, epimeres III with suction disks and a pair of setae standing adjacent to primordial of genital opening. Adhering plate large occupying entire body surface behind legs IV. Claws of legs I-IV long, hardly longer than tarsus. Legs I and II with 2-3 lanceolate setae each. Gnathosoma narrow, bears two pairs of minute and comparatively long setae. Type species: Mahunkaglyphus solimani sp. n. Remarks. Owing to the peculiar configuration of the gnathosoma, the irregular sculpture on the middle of the entire surface of the body and the shape and chaetotaxy of legs I and II, the species could not be relegated to any of the known genera. For habitus and these characteristics the establishment of a new genus for the species is wholly justified. Mahunkaglyphus solimani sp. n. Measurements. Length: 135 - 139pm, Width: 91-99um. Dorsal side (Fig. 1). Propodosoma narrow, rounded anteriorly, Dorsosejugal region com-