title: Agistemus aimogastaensis sp. n. (Acari, Actinedida, Stigmaeidae), a recently discovered predator of eriophyid mites Aceria oleae and Oxycenus maxwelli, in olive orchards in Argentina.
abstract: A new species, Agistemus aimogastaensis, is described with the aid of optical and Scanning Electron Microscopy. This mite is an important predator of two eriophyid mites (Aceria oleae and Oxycenus maxwelli) in olive orchards (Olea europaea, variety Arauco) in La Rioja Province. The problems related to eriophyids in olive orchards in Argentina are highlighted and photos of the damage on leaves and fruit are included.
authors.affiliation: Fellowship, National Institute Agricultural Technology (INTA). Experimental Rural Agency, Aimogasta. 5310. La Rioja. Argentina.
authors.forename: Sergio
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Leiva
authors.forename: Nestor
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Fernandez
authors.forename: Pieter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Theron
authors.forename: Christine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Rollard
keywords: Aceria olea; Agistemus aimogastaensis; Argentina; Olive orchards; Oxycenus maxwelli; new species; predator