Matskási István (szerk.): A Magyar Természettudományi Múzeum évkönyve 80. (Budapest 1988)

Mahunka, S.: The Oribatid fauna of Tanzania (Acari), II

Tectoppia costulata sp. n. (Figs 33-36) Measurements — Length : 308-332 urn, width : 176-184 urn. Prodorsum: Rostrum wide. Longitudinal costula weak, but a strong waved transversal costula and a lateral lath present (Fig. 33). Interbothridial region (Fig. 36) characteristically sculptured : insertion of interlamellar setae framed, in front of them a pair of light spots present, behind them two longitudinal crests and a hollow, framed also by crests observable. Whole surface granulated. Prodorsal setae thin, comparatively short, their ratio: in > ro >~ le > ex. All finely ciliate.. Figs 33-36. Tectoppia costulata sp. n.: 33 = dorsal view, 34 = ventral view, 35 = prodorsum in lateral view, 36 = bothridial region.