new species of Cheletonella Womersley (Prostigmata: Cheyletidae) from Iran and a key to the species

A new species, Cheletonella iraniensis n. sp. (Acariformes: Prostigmata: Cheyletidae) is described based on adult females from Rasht, Guilan Province, Northern Iran. Additionally, a key to the world species (females) of the genus Cheletonella Womersley is provided.

Cheletonella; Cheyletidae; Iran; Guilan; key; new species; taxonomy