Notulae Oribatologicae XLIX. Taxonomic revision of Steganacarus (Steganacarus) applicatus (Sellnick, 1920) and the description of a new west-mediterranean Steganacarus species (Acarida, Oribatida)

The classical taxon, Steganacarus (Steganacarus) applicatus (Sellnick, 1920), is redescribed on the basis of the type material found in Berlese's Collection. Analysis of many European and North African populations reveals the existence of at least another closely related new species with a geographic distribution restricted to the west-Mediterranean countries and testifying ancient land connections.