A New Species of the Genus Periglischrus (Acari: Mesostigmata: Spinturnicidae) on Choeronycteris mexicana (Chiroptera: Phyllostomidae) in Central Mexico

Authors: Morales-Malacara, Juan B.; López-Ortega, Gerardo

Source: Journal of Medical Entomology, Volume 38, Number 2, March 2001 , pp. 153-160(8)

Publisher: Entomological Society of America

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Abstract:

Periglischrus leptosternus new species was found on the bat Choeronycteris mexicana in the central part of Mexico. The female, male, and protonymph are described and illustrated.

Keywords: Spinturnicidae; Periglischrus leptosternus; Choeronycteris mexicana; bat ectoparasites

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2001-03-01

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