Tydeus Koch, 1836 (Acari): proposed designation of Tydeus spathulatus Oudemans, 1928 as the type species

The purpose of this application, under Article 70.3 of the Code, is to propose a new type species for the genus Tydeus Koch, 1836, the type genus of the family TYDEIDAE. The nomenclature of this genus is uncertain because of several incorrect designations of type species and a series of misidentifications. One of the two species originally included in the genus has been misidentified, and the types of both species originally included are lost. It is proposed that Tydeus spathulatus Oudemans, 1928 is designated as the type species of Tydeus Koch, 1836.