| abstract | Three new species of Aculops Keifer viz., A. dilleniae infesting Dillenia indica Linn., A. ichnocarpi infesting Ichnocarpus frutescens R.Br. and A. morindae infesting Morinda persicaefolia Ham. are described. Relationships of the new species with other known species under the genus are discussed. A key for separating the Indian species has also been provided. |