Abstract
The genus Obdulia Pritchard and Baker is reported for the first time from Saudi Arabia based on O. neotamaricis sp. nov. collected from galls on Tamarix aphylla (L.) Karst. (Tamaricaceae). The new species is described and illustrated from the adult female and male specimens. Obdulia daadi Al-Gboory, also collected from T. aphylla leaves, is re-described and illustrated based on both sexes, recorded for the first time from Saudi Arabia. Both Obdulia species were associated with the predatory mites, Molothrognathus sp. (Caligonellidae) and Paragigagnathus sp. (Phytoseiidae). The geographic distribution, hosts and a key to all known species of Obdulia are also given.
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