Tetranychidae - Bryobiinae - Bryobiini
Marainobia Meyer, 1974. Meyer (1974b): 12
Notes: Marainobia is characterized by the presence of 4 pairs of setae on the prodorsum; 6 pairs of opisthosomal setae, consisting of 2 pairs of dorsocentral setae and 4 pairs of marginal setae; dorsal body setae set on prominent tubercles; tubercles bearing marginal setae big and strong; true claws pad-like distally, but each with a strong claw medioventrally and 2 rows of tenent hairs; empodium pad-like with 2 rows of tenent hairs; peritreme forms an anastomosis distally; palpal tibia with 2 claws, the outer accessary claw being shorter than inner one; 2 sets of duplex setae present on tarsus I and 1 pair on tarsus II. Meyer (1987).
The genus Marainobia comprises 2 species.
Marainobia Meyer, 1974. Meyer (1974b): 12
Meyer (1974b) A revision of the Tetranychidae of Africa (Acari) with a key to the genera of the world. Entomology Memoir, Department of Agricultural Technical Services, Republic of South Africa, 1-291 [description]