NO. 6 CHIGGER SUBGENUS GAHRLIEPIA — TRAUB AND MORROW 1 3 



somewhat bushier than usurped setae ; about 32 in number, excluding 

 the 17 to 22 usurped setae, the rows commencing 2.4(6)4(4), the 

 rest irregular. Ventral setae about 48 in number, of which perhaps 



Figs. 19-26. — Gahrliepia (Gahrliepia) darita, new species. 



22 are postanals. True ventral setae thin, sparsely plumed, about 21 

 microns in length. Legs: Seta on coxa III submedian in insertion. 

 Coxa III in ratio of 66 (length) : 40= 1.65. 



Type materiaL—liolotype (U.S.A.T.C. No. 3219-1) ex Rattus 

 rattus sladeni, North Burma, 6 miles north of Myitkyina, October 12, 



