Lobogynioides
Lobogynioides is a of mesostigmatic mites in the Diplogyniidae. The genus is known from Eastern Europe and the Caucasus region. Members are associated with beetles through obligatory phoretic relationships and exhibit kleptoparasitic feeding . The single well-documented , L. andreinii, develops from to in 48–60+ days at 18–22°C.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lobogynioides: /loʊboʊdʒɪniˈoʊdiːz/
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Habitat
Under bark of poplar (Populus), rarely alder (Alnus).
Distribution
Eastern Europe: Ukraine (Odessa Province, Zakarpattia Province, Crimea); Caucasus: Russia (Krasnodar Territory).
Diet
: drosophilid larvae; kleptoparasitic consumption of prey. Juveniles: .
Host Associations
- Hololepta plana - phoretic ; preferable
- Cucujus sp. - phoretic Larvae
- Pyrochroa sp. - phoretic Larvae
Life Cycle
Development from to takes 48–60+ days at 18–22°C. stages are free-living .
Behavior
demonstrate kleptoparasitic , consuming part of the prey captured by their . is characterized as obligatory ecoethological phoresy. stages are free-living , unlike adults.
More Details
Taxonomic uncertainty
Generic confinedness of Lobogynioides andreinii has been noted as needing clarification.
First records
Diplogyniidae was first recorded for Ukrainian fauna with the discovery of this in the region.