@article {96319, title = {Survey of rodents and their ecto-parasites at some animal farms in Minia Governorate, Egypt}, journal = {ournal of Modern Research}, volume = {4}, year = {2022}, month = {Jan-01-2022}, pages = {1-5}, abstract = {

The main objective of this research is to recognize the rodent species prevailing under Minia region, Egypt conditions. The current study revealed the presence of three main species of rodents living in two animal farms (Salah El-Deen village and El-Minia district), El-Minia Governorate. These species of rodent were: Rattus rattus frugivorous; Rattus norvegicus and Mus musculus. The ectoparasites associated with these rodents were: two insects i.e., the louse, Polyplax spinulosa; the Flea, Pullex irritans as well as six mite species i.e., Ornithonyssus bacoti; Glycyphagus sp.; Myobia murismusculi; Dermanssus gallinae; Liponyssoides sanguineus and Cheyletiella parasitivorax. The mite species, O. bacoti; Glycyphagus sp. and C. parasitovorax were recorded on the bodies of R. r. frugivorous and R. norvegicus, but these species of mites were recorded from the body of the house mouse, M. musculus. The two mite species M. murismusculi and D. gallinae were recorded in association with the three surveyed rodent species. The fleas were more common with R. r. frugivorous and M. musculus, but completely disappeared with R. norvegicus. The louse, P. spinulosa was recorded on R. r. frugivorous and M. musculus and completely missed on R. norvegicus. In Shosha animal farm (Samalote district), only two rodent species were recorded (R. r. frugivorus and R. norvegicus), and the mite species accompanied with both rodent species were O. bacoti; Glycyphagus sp.; M. murismusculi and C. parasitivorax. While the lice, P. spinulosa were found only on the body of R. r. frugivorous and completely disappeared on R. norvegicus.

}, keywords = {Ecto-parasites, Egypt, Rattus rattus frugivorous, rodents, Survey}, issn = {2636-3909}, doi = {10.21608/jmr.2021.83102.1074}, url = {https://jmr.journals.ekb.eg/article_211015.html}, author = {El Roby, Ahmed and Hassan Mohamed Hassan and Hosafy Mohamed Eshbah and Abd Elhakeem, Arwa} } @article {96186, title = {Anoplura (Lice) of small mammals in the South Trans-Urals}, journal = {IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science}, volume = {688}, year = {2021}, month = {Mar-01-2021}, pages = {8pp}, abstract = {

For this the research, 2035 individuals of small mammals of 18 species were examined in order to find out the presence of obligate hematophages (Anoplura); from those 984 lice of 5 species were collected. The species composition of Anoplura, the indices of occurrence, infestation and the abundance of Anoplura on the Insectivora and Rodentia were analyzed. There have been noted repeated cases of Anoplura parasitizing the mammals unusual for them, which reflects interspecific contacts of small mammals. The features of the biotopic confinement of the parasite were considered.

}, issn = {1755-1307, 1755-1315}, doi = {10.1088/1755-1315/688/1/012020}, url = {https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/688/1/012020}, author = {V. P. Starikov and V. N. Kravchenko} } @article {95509, title = {Genetic diversity and lack of molecular evidence for hemoplasma cross-species transmission between wild and synanthropic mammals from Central-Western Brazil}, journal = {Acta Tropica}, volume = {203}, year = {2020}, month = {Mar-2020}, pages = {8 pp}, abstract = {

Globally, hemotropic mycoplasmas (hemoplasmas) comprise an emerging or remerging bacteria group that attaches to red blood cells of several mammal\&$\#$39;s species and in some cases, causing hemolytic anemia. Herein, we assessed the occurrence, genetic diversity, the factors coupled to mammals infection, and the phylogeographic distribution of hemoplasmas in sylvatic and synanthropic mammals and their associated ectoparasites from Brazil. We collected spleen and/or blood samples from synanthropic rodents (Rattus rattus [N=39] and Mus musculus [N=9]), sylvatic rodents (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris [N=14]) and opossums (Didelphis albiventris [N=43]). In addition, ticks (Amblyomma spp. [N=270] and lice (Polyplax spinulosa [N=6]) specimens were also sampled. Using a PCR targeting the 16S rRNA region, out of 48 small rodents, 14 capybaras and 43 opossums DNA samples, hemoplasma DNA was found in 25\%, 50\%, and 32.5\% animals, respectively. Besides, we reported hemoplasma DNA in Amblyomma sp. (22.2\% [2/9]) and lice (100\% [2/2]) pools samples from rats, and one female A. sculptum DNA sample (3\% [1/33]) obtained from a capybara. Additionally, and in agreement with ML analysis, the network analyses showed a clear phylogenetic separation among the hemoplasmas genotypes found in the different host species sampled, thus, suggesting the absence of cross-species hemoplasmas transmission between the mammals trapped. Finally, using the NTC network analysis, we reported the same 16S rRNA Mycoplasma genotype circulating in Rattus sampled in Brazil, Hungary, and Japan.

}, keywords = {and Ticks, Capybaras, Hemotropic mycoplasmas, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris, lice, Opossum, Phylogenetic analysis}, issn = {0001-706X}, doi = {10.1016/j.actatropica.2019.105303}, url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001706X19316122$\#$!}, author = {Gon{\c c}alves, Luiz Ricardo and Herrera, Heitor Miraglia and Nantes, Wesley Arruda Gimenes and Santos, Filipe Martins and Porf{\'\i}rio, Grasiela Edith de Oliveira and Barreto, Wanessa Teixeira Gomes and de Macedo, Gabriel Carvalho and Assis, Willian de Oliveira and Campos, Jo{\~a}o Bosco Vilela and da Silva, Thiago Merighi Vieira and Mariano, Leticia Colovatti and Darci Moraes Barros-Battesti and Machado, Rosangela Zacarias and Andr{\'e}, Marcos Rog{\'e}rio} } @article {95018, title = {Ectoparasitic Arthropods Occurring on Rattus norvegicus and Rattus rattus Collected from Two Properties on the Island of Oahu, Hawaii (Acarina, Siphonaptera, and Anoplura)}, journal = {Proceeding of Hawaiian Entomological Society}, volume = {41}, year = {2009}, month = {12-2009}, pages = {53{\textendash}56}, type = {Scientific Note}, abstract = {

A survey of ectoparasites occurring on rats was carried out from August 2006 through February 2007 on two properties on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. From the property in Liliha, a total of 167 Norway rats, Rattus norvegicus, were examined. Two species of fleas and four species of mites were collected: oriental rat flea, Xenopsylla cheopis, cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis, tropical rat mite, Ornithonyssus bacoti, domestic rat mite, Laelaps nuttalli, spiny rat mite, Laelaps echidninus, and\  house mouse mite, Allodermanyssus sanguineus. From the property in Aiea, a total of 80 black rats, Rattus rattus, were examined. One species of flea, one species of louse, and two species of mites were collected: cat flea, C. felis, sucking louse, Polyplax spinulosa, tropical rat mite, O. bacoti, and house mouse mite, A. sanguineus. This is the first record of the house mouse mite, A. sanguineus, from Hawaii. Ornithonyssus bacoti and A. sanguineus were the predominant species of mites that infested both rodent species. The occurrence of other ectoparasites on the rats caught from the two sites may be affected by different rodent host and other environmental factors.

}, keywords = {Acati, Ectoparasitic arthropods, Hawaii, lice, mites, new geographical record, Oahu, rat, Siphonaptera.}, issn = {0073-134X}, url = {http://hdl.handle.net/10125/14459}, author = {Pingjun Yang and Sandra Oshiro and Wesley Warashina} } @article {94732, title = {Predictors of Trypanosoma lewisi in Rattus norvegicusrom Durban, South Africa}, journal = {Journal of Parasitology}, volume = {104}, year = {2018}, month = {06-2018}, pages = {187 - 195}, abstract = {

This study investigated associations between Trypanosoma lewisi and Xenopsylla cheopis, a common cyclical vector of T. lewisi; Polyplax spinulosa, a reported mechanical vector; and Laelaps echidnina and Laelaps lamborni, 2 rodent mites of Rattus norvegicus in Durban, South Africa. In total, 379 R. norvegicus individuals were live- trapped at 48 sites in 4 locality types around Durban during a 1-yr period. Rats were euthanized, cardiac blood was taken to check for hemoparasites, and ectoparasites were removed for identification. Parasite species richness was higher in pups (2.11) and juveniles (1.02) than adults (0.87). Most rats in the study harbored 1 or 2 of the 5 parasites surveyed. Rats with trypanosomes and fleas were more prevalent in the city center and harbor, where juveniles were most affected. Rats with lice were more prevalent in informal settlements and urban/peri-urban areas, where pups had the highest infestations. There was a significant positive association between rats with fleas and trypanosomes and a negative association between rats with lice and trypanosomes. Location and rat age were significant predictors of T. lewisi, X. cheopis, and P. spinulosa. Mites showed no strong association with trypanosomes. Ectoparasite associations are possibly habitat and life-cycle related. We conclude that Durban\’s city center, which offers rats harborage, an
unsanitary environment, and availability of food, is a consequently a potential public health risk.

}, issn = {0022-3395}, doi = {10.1645/17-92}, url = {http://www.bioone.org/doi/10.1645/17-92}, author = {Colleen E. Archer and M. Corrie Schoeman and Christopher C. Appleton and Mukaratirwa,S. and Karen J. Hope and Glenda B. Matthews} } @article {94575, title = {The fauna and perspective of rodentia ectoparasites in Iran relying on their roles within public health and veterinary characteristics}, journal = {Journal of Parasitic Diseases}, volume = {42}, year = {2018}, month = {03/2018}, pages = {1 - 18}, abstract = {

Historically, rodents-ectoparasites are responsi- ble for many diseases in human and domestic animal communities because they are well-adapted to the envi- ronment and nutritional resources. In addition, ectopara- sites can affect the reproductive rates, ecological fitness and the dispersal pattern of their hosts. Data was compiled through all publications relating to ectoparasites fauna from Iranian rodents. Host specificity, rodent-parasites interaction, geographical distribution, ecological trends as well as the medical or veterinary importance of ectopara- sites are considered in this review. Also, results compared with other equal global findings. According to the obtained information, the genus Hyalomma considered being the major vector of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever. Sistan- Balouchistan, Isfahan, Fars and Khuzestan are endemic provinces of this disease in Iran. Ixodes ticks (especially Hyalomma spp.) commonly existed throughout the months but had high activity in spring and late autumn seasons. Muridae as the most diversified rodent family was more reiterated exploited host by all parasites in this knowledge. Tatera indica confirmed as a positive host for Francisella tularensis by serological test but the definitive reservoir is still unclear in Iran. Meriones persicus as a nocturnal jird has been permanently presented in semi-desert areas except Dasht-e Kavir desert. This rodent was the frequent host for Pulicid fleas followed by Mus musculus and Cricetulus migratorius (Cricetidae). Rattus norvegicus was special- ized host for Polyplax spinulosa (spiny rat louse). Pulex irritans from Pulicidae was spread in particularly west of Iran which known as an endemic focus of plague. Mites were high diversity than other taxa. The domestic verte- brates (sheep, goat and cattle) were primitive hosts and rodents were discovered as auxiliary hosts for ticks in Iran apparently. The available data suggested that lice had a type of model of host specificity due to their morphological traits. Meanwhile, Alborz and Zagros mountains ranges provided the specialized habitats for animals which have been surrounded by northern and western regions. Perhaps these mountainous areas can prevent gene flow between local mammalian populations. Notably, the genealogy of parasite genome can orient toward the evolutionary process into speciation point. In general, more researches are nee- ded to decipher the whole sights of host-parasite associa- tion and the role of ectoparasites within zoonosis diseases.

}, keywords = {Diversity, ectoparasites, host, Iran, rodents}, issn = {0971-7196}, doi = {10.1007/s12639-017-0959-6}, url = {http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s12639-017-0959-6}, author = {Mousa Khosravani} } @article {94452, title = {A new species of sucking louse Hoplopleura villosissima n. sp. (Psocodea: Phthiraptera: Hoplopleuridae) and a new host record of the spiny rat louse Polyplax spinulosa Burmeister, 1839 (Psocodea: Phthiraptera: Polyplacidae) from the long-haired rat Rattus}, journal = {Parasites \& Vectors}, volume = {11}, year = {2018}, month = {Jan-12-2018}, pages = {8pp}, chapter = {476}, abstract = {

Full title : A new species of sucking louse Hoplopleura villosissima n. sp. (Psocodea: Phthiraptera: Hoplopleuridae) and a new host record of the spiny rat louse Polyplax spinulosa Burmeister, 1839 (Psocodea: Phthiraptera: Polyplacidae) from the long-haired rat Rattus villosissimus Waite (Rodentia: Muridae) in Australia

Background: The sucking louse fauna of endemic Australian rodents has been under-studied for decades. Sixty-five species of native rodents have been recorded in Australia. However, only 11 species of lice have been reported from 11 species of endemic Australian rodents.

Results: We describe a new species of sucking louse, Hoplopleura villosissima Wang (Psocodea: Phthiraptera: Hoplopleuridae), and report a new host record of the spiny rat louse, Polyplax spinulosa Burmeister, 1839 (Psocodea: Phthiraptera: Polyplacidae), from the long-haired rat, Rattus villosissimus Waite (Rodentia: Muridae), which is endemic to Australia.

Conclusions: This study is the first record of sucking louse from R. villosissimus and the first record of a species of Polyplax Enderlein, 1904 from an endemic Australian rodent. This study brings the total number of sucking louse species in endemic Australian rodents from 11 to 13. Previously, only the introduced brown rat, Rattus norvegicus Berkenhout and the black rat, Rattus rattus Linnaeus were recorded as the hosts of P. spinulosa in Australia. Because R. villosissimus overlaps with R. rattus in distribution but not with R. norvegicus, we propose that P. spinulosa transferred to R. villosissimus from R. rattus.

}, keywords = {new species, Psocodea}, doi = {10.1186/s13071-018-3037-8}, url = {https://parasitesandvectors.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13071-018-3037-8}, author = {Wei Wang and Weaver,Haylee J. and Fan Song and Lance A. Durden and Renfu Shao} } @article {94416, title = {Deltamethrin{\textquoteright}in Do{\u g}al Enfeste Ratlarda (Rattus rattus) Polyplax serrata{\textquoteright}ya Etkisi}, journal = {T{\"u}rkiye Parazitoloji Dergisi}, volume = {26}, year = {2002}, month = {Sept 2001}, pages = {64 - 66}, abstract = {

\ÖZEl: Bu \çal{\i}{\c S}ma Sel\çuk \Üniversitesi T{\i}p Fak\ültesi Deney Hayvanlan \Üni{\i}esi\&$\#$39;nde bulunan ratlard{\i}ki P{\i}{\i}Il,plu,{\c s}eil?r.., ya kar{\c s}{\i} delta{\i}nethrinin etkisini ara{\c s}hr{\i}nak a{\i}nac{\i}yla yap\ülnx{\c s}t{\i}r. \Ünitede bulunan ve P. serrata ile do{\u g}al enfeste 60 rat, farkl{\i} ya{\c s} ve cinsiYetlerine g\öre her biri l2 adet rattan olu{\c s}an 5 gruba aynld{\i}. Ya{\c s}, cinsiyet ve gebelik durumuna g\öre d\ön gruba ayrlan tedavi gruPl{\i}{\i}r{\i}{\i}-{\i}daki ratlara Butox (Deltamethrin) Vo 0.2 oran{\i}nda sula{\i}{\i}d{\i}r{\i}Iarak p\üsk\üftme tarz{\i}nrla uyguland{\i}. Be{\c s}inci grup konn.oi olarak b{\i}raklld{\i}. Tedaviden s{\i}{\i}nra yap{\i}lan bi{\i}inci ve d\örd\ünc\ü g\ün muayenelerin\<le tedavi grubundaki ratlarcla hi\çbir car{\i}]{\i} bite rastlan{\i}{\i}acl{\i}. Di{\u g}er taraftan, kontrol grubundaki Iatla-rda bitlerin canl{\i} ve hareketli olduklan g\ör\ülrl\ü. Sonu\ç olarak, delta{\i}nethrinin uygulanan doz{\i}la, ratlarda bulunan P. serrata\&$\#$39; ya kar{\c s}{\i} 7o l00 etkili oldu{\u g}u g\özlenmi{\c s} ve herhangi bir yan etki g\ör\ülme{\i}ni{\c s}tir.

English title:\ The Effect of Deltamethrine on Polyplax serrata Found on Naturally Infested Rats (Rattus rattus)

Abstract:\ This st{\i}{\i}dY was carried out to deternine the efficacy of de]tanethrine on Pr{\i}\,1{\i}lruc serrt{\i}tt{\i} fo{\i}{\i}nd, on naturally infesrecl rats at the depa{\i}tn-]ent of Experimental Ani{\i}nal Research Llnit, Faculty of N4edicine, University of Selcuk. Sixty rats^ naturally infes{\i}ed by P. ,{\i}errala, rvere dividcd into l\&$\#$39;ivc groups (eacl-{\i} group containing l2 rats) ofdifferent ages a{\i}-{\i}d genders. Four groups wcre trcated with 0,27c butox (delta{\i}nethril{\i}e) spraying. The fifth group was kept as a control. No lice were founcl on the rats of the four t\ü\&$\#$39;eatme{\i}-\üt grouPs 24 hours and 4 days after treatinent, On the o{\i}her hand, living lice were found on the rats in the controi g{\i}oup. lt lvas col{\i}cluded that delta]rlethdne was l00 \% effective against Po{\c S}plas; serrata on the rats at the dose given ab{\i}.{\i}ve a{\i}{\i}d no side cffects were observed.

}, keywords = {Deltamethrin, rats}, url = {http://phthiraptera.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/94416.pdf}, author = {Ahmet G{\"o}k{\c c}en and Bilal Dik and U{\u g}ur Uslu} } @article {94359, title = {Species Abundance Distribution of Ectoparasites on Norway Rats (Rattus norvegicus) from a Localized Area in Southwest China}, journal = {Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases}, volume = {10}, year = {2016}, month = {05-01-2016}, pages = {192-200}, abstract = {

Background: The species of ectoparasites that live on a specific host in a geographical region form an ectoparasite community. Species abundance distributions describe the number of individuals observed for each different species that is encountered within a community. Based on properties of the species abundance distribution, the expected total number of species present in the community can be estimated.
Methods: Preston\’s lognormal distribution model was used to fit the expected species abundance distribution curve. Using the expected species abundance distribution curve, we estimated the total number of expected parasite species present and the amount of species that were likely missed by our sampling in the field.
Results: In total, 8040 ectoparasites (fleas, sucking lice, gamasid mites and chigger mites) were collected from 431 Norway rats (Rattus norvegicus) from a localized area in southwest China. These ectoparasites were identified to be 47 species from 26 genera in 10 families. The majority of ectoparasite species were chigger mites (family Trombicu- lidae) while the majority of individuals were sucking lice in the family Polyplacidae. The expected species abun- dance distribution curve demonstrated the classic pattern that the majority of ectoparasite species were rare and that there were a few common species. The total expected number of ectoparasite species on R. norvegicus was estimated to be 85 species, and 38 species were likely missed by our sampling in the field.
Conclusions: Norway rats harbor a large suite of ectoparasites. Future field investigations should sample large num- bers of host individuals to assess ectoparasite populations.

}, keywords = {ectoparasite, Expected species estimation, Norway rat, Species abundance distribution}, url = {http://phthiraptera.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/94359.pdf}, author = {Guo,Xian-guo and Dong,Wen-ge and Xing-yuan Men and Qian,Ti-jun and Dian Wu and Tian-guang Ren and Feng Qin and Wen-yu Song and Zhi-hua Yang and Quinn E. Fletcher} } @article {68935, title = {Occurrence of fleas (Siphonaptera) and lice (Phthiraptera) on Brown rats (Rattus norvegicus) on the Faroes Islands}, journal = {Norwegian Journal of Entomology.}, volume = {62}, year = {2015}, month = {2 December 2015}, pages = {154-159}, abstract = {

During the years 2012 and 2013, 61 brown rats (Rattus norvegicus Berkenhout, 1769) were collected from 10 locations on the Faroe Islands and investigated for ectoparasites. Two species of fleas, Nosopsyllus fasciatus Bosc d\’Antic, 1800 and Ctenophthalmus nobilis Rothschild, 1898 , and one species of louse, Polyplax spinulosa Burmeister, 1839, were found. Of these, the fleas were the more frequent, found on 34\% of the rats, whereas the occurrence of the single species of louse was only 3\%. Of the fleas, N. fasciatus was the most common, found on 18 of the 23 the rats infected by fleas (78\%), whereas the occurrence of C. nobilis was 48\%. Both C.nobilis and P. spinulosa are new species for the fauna of the Faroe Islands; whereas N. fasciatus has been reported once before, then on a domestic cat (Felis catus Linnaeus, 1758). The finding of C. nobilis is both the most westerly and northerly finding of this species in Europe.

}, keywords = {abundance., Brown rat, Ctenophthalmus nobilis, Faroe Islands, fleas, lice, Nosopsyllus fasciatus, Occurrence, Polyplax spinulosa, Rattus norvegicus, Siphonaptera}, url = {http://setur.fo/uploads/tx_userpubrep/OccurrenceOfFleas_Siphonaptera_AndLce_Phthiraptera_OnBrownRats_Rattus_norvegicus_OnTheFaroesIslands.pdf}, author = {Jensen, J.-K. and Magnussen, E.} } @mastersthesis {61444, title = {Anoplura (Insecta) de roedores de la Republica Argentina}, volume = {Doctor en Ciencias Naturales}, year = {1979}, month = {1979}, pages = {200 p. + 37 l{\'a}m. + 28 cuadros + 9 mapas}, school = {Universidad Nacional de La Plata}, address = {La Plata}, keywords = {Anoplura, Eulinognathus, Hoplopleura, Polyplax, roedores}, author = {Castro,Dolores del Carmen} } @mastersthesis {48253, title = {A survey of the helminths and ectoparasites of rats, Rattus rattus frugivorous Rafinesque and Sigmodon hispidus hispidus Say and Ord, in Brazos County, Texas}, volume = {M.S.}, year = {1949}, month = {1949}, school = {Texas A \& M}, author = {Hugghins,E. J.} } @article {47951, title = {Record of Hoplopleura imparata Linardi, Teixeira \& Botelho (Anoplura: Hoplopleuridae) and of two new hosts in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil}, journal = {Entomologia y Vectores}, volume = {8}, year = {2001}, month = {2001}, pages = {87 - 93}, abstract = {Anoplura were collected from rodents of the high land of Rio de Janeiro state, Brasil. The specimens were identified as Hoplopleura imparata Linardi, Teixeira \& Botelho, 1984 (Anoplura: Hoplopleuridae). This is the first record of this louse in the state of Rio de Janeiro as well as in Oligoryzomys nigripes and Rattus rattus.}, url = {http://www.phthiraptera.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/47090.pdf}, author = {Oliveira,Heloiza Helena de and Almeida,Adilson Benedito de and Carvalho,Raimundo Wilson de and Serra-Freire,Nicolau Mau{\'e}s} } @article {47426, title = {Ectoparasites in rodents of the urban region of Belo Horizonte, MG. II. Changes in the indices of infestation of Rattus norvegicus norvegicus}, journal = {Mem{\'o}rias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz}, volume = {80}, year = {1985}, month = {1985}, pages = {227 - 232}, abstract = {

The indices of infestation by the mites Echinolaelaps echidninus and Laelaps nuttalli, the louse Popyplax spinulosa and the flea Xenopsylla cheopis, obtained monthly, from June 1980 to September 1982, on Rattus norvegicus norvegicus in the city of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais state, Brazil were related to seasonal period, sex of the host and area of capture. Mites and insects showed different behaviour in relation to these factors. Only the fleas and lice exhibit significant association between the rodents\’ infestation and the seasonal period, or between the infestation and the rodents\’ sex or else a variation of the distribution by the three main areas of capture. The fleas showed the highest indices of infestation in the warm-rainy season (October to March) while the infestation by the lice was more prevalent in the dry-cool season. The climatic factors most related with the hosts\’ infestation were, in decreasing order, rainfall, temperature and relative humidity. Fleas and lice preferentially infested male rodents, being infestation by X. cheopis highly significant.

}, keywords = {animals, Anoplura, Brazil, English Abstract, fleas, mites, plague, rat, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov{\textquoteright}t, Rodent Control}, url = {http://www.scielo.br/pdf/mioc/v80n2/vol80(f2)_098-103.pdf}, author = {Pedro Marcos Linardi and Botelho,Jos{\'e} Ramiro and Cunha,Hor{\'a}cio Capistrano} } @article {46783, title = {Two new species of the sucking lice (Hoplopleuridae, Anoplura) from Rattus (Muridae, Rodentia) in Thailand}, journal = {Parasitology}, volume = {58}, year = {1968}, month = {1968}, pages = {701 - 707}, keywords = {animals, Anoplura, atax, rat, Thailand}, url = {https://phthiraptera.myspecies.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/45763.pdf}, author = {Kim,Ke Chung} } @article {46774, title = {Hoplopleura blanfordi sp. n. and Polyplax blanfordi sp. n. (Anoplura: Hoplopleuridae) parasitizing Rattus (rattus) blanfordi (Thomas) (Rodentia: Muridae)}, journal = {Journal of Parasitology}, volume = {58}, year = {1972}, month = {1972}, pages = {393 - 399}, keywords = {animals, epidemiology, India, lice infestations, Lice/anatomy \& histology/classification/isolation \& purification, rat, Rodent Diseases, rodentia, veterinary}, url = {https://phthiraptera.myspecies.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/45750.pdf}, author = {Mishra,A. C. and Dhanda,V.} } @article {46768, title = {Hoplopleura cutchicus, n. sp. and Polyplax cutchicus, n. sp. (Anoplura: Hoplopleuridae), parasitizing Rattus (Cremnomys) cutchicus (Wroughton) in India}, journal = {Journal of Medical Entomology}, volume = {10}, year = {1973}, month = {1973}, pages = {43 - 46}, abstract = {

Two new species of hoplopleurid lice, Hoplopleura cutchicus, n. sp. and Polyplax cutchicus, n. sp., parasitizing Rattus (Cremnomys) cutchicus (Wroughton) are described and illustrated from Rajasthan State, India.

}, keywords = {animals, India, Lice Infestations/etiology/veterinary, Lice/anatomy \& histology/classification, rat, Rodent Diseases/etiology}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1093/jmedent/10.1.43}, url = {https://academic.oup.com/jme/article-abstract/10/1/43/2218873}, author = {Mishra,A. C. and Kaul,H. N.} } @article {46643, title = {Ectoparasites of the Norway rat, Rattus norvegicus norvegicus Berk. 1769 in northern Kazakhstan}, journal = {Meditsinskaia parazitologiia i parazitarnye bolezni}, volume = {50}, year = {1981}, note = {LR: 20031114; JID: 0376635; ppublish}, month = {1981}, pages = {69 - 74}, address = {USSR}, keywords = {animals, ectoparasite, English Abstract, fleas, Kazakhstan, lice, mites, rat, Rodent Diseases/parasitology}, isbn = {0025-8326}, author = {Nechaeva,L. K. and Kozlov,A. N. and Zhovtyi,I. F.} } @article {46540, title = {Ectoparasites in rodents of the urban region of Belo Horizonte, MG. III. Fleas, Anoplura and Acari indices in Rattus norvegicus norvegicus}, journal = {Mem{\'o}rias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz}, volume = {80}, year = {1985}, month = {1985}, pages = {277 - 284}, abstract = {

The total and specific indices of fleas, lice and mites were determined for ectoparasites on Rattus norvegicus norvegicus capture in urban areas of Belo Horizonte, Minas state, Brazil, from June 1980 to September 1982. In view of the limiting or critical values attributed to flea indices above all the \"cheopis\" index, proposed by several authors as a complementary measure for bubonic plague surveillance, the community of Belo Horizonte would have been exposed to this infection. The annual total indices ranged from 0.3 to 2.4 and the prevalent flea was Xenopsylla cheopis (99.2\%), with the highest indices coinciding with the late dry-cool season. On two occasions, in this period, the community would have remained highly exposed to infection, since the index-limits were superseded: 8.8 (October 1980) and 6.2 (September 1982). It is suggested that preventive measures, such as protection against rat insecticide treatment may be efficiently applied in the late dry-cool season, or previous to the rainy season, before the elimination of rats. Reports on indices of lice and mites are important as they may establish index-limits for certain infections exclusive to rodents.

}, keywords = {animals, Anoplura, Brazil, English Abstract, fleas, mites, plague, rat, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov{\textquoteright}t, Rodent Control}, url = {http://www.scielo.br/pdf/mioc/v80n3/vol80(f3)_020-027.pdf}, author = {Pedro Marcos Linardi and Botelho,Jos{\'e} Ramiro and Cunha,Hor{\'a}cio Capistrano} } @article {46453, title = {Presence in Barcelona of Holopleura pacifica (Anoplura, Hoplopleuridae) a parasite of Rattus norvegicus}, journal = {Annales de Parasitologie Humaine et Comparee}, volume = {64}, year = {1989}, note = {LR: 20031114; JID: 0376525; ppublish}, month = {1989}, pages = {516 - 517}, address = {FRANCE}, abstract = {The occurrence of the louse Hoplopleura pacifica on Rattus norvegicus from Barcelona is reported. The rats infested were caught in two different biotopes: the sewer system and the port.}, keywords = {animals, Anoplura, English Abstract, rat, Spain}, isbn = {0003-4150}, author = {Gomez,M. S.} } @article {46358, title = {Studies on the ectoparasites (fleas and lice) on rodents in Riyadh and its surroundings, Saudi Arabia}, journal = {Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology}, volume = {23}, year = {1993}, month = {1993}, pages = {723 - 735}, abstract = {A survey was conducted on rodents from the Riyadh City and surroundings. Two species of fleas, Xenopsylla cheopis and Ctenocephalides felis felis together with Polyplax spinulosa were collected. The highest infestation rate by both fleas occurred on Rattus rattus followed by Rattus norvegicus and Mus musculus. Females of R. rattus and R. norvegicus were more infested by fleas than males. On the other hand, Meriones spp., Gerbillus spp., Jaculus jaculus and Acomys dimidiatus were infested with X. cheopis and C.f. felis. The highest infestation rate by fleas occurred on Gerbillus spp. followed by Meriones spp.}, keywords = {animals, ectoparasite, Fleas/classification, Lice Infestations/parasitology/veterinary, Lice/classification, Rodent Diseases/parasitology, Saudi Arabia}, url = {http://www.phthiraptera.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/45247.pdf}, author = {el Bahrawy,Awad A. F. and al Dakhil,Mohamed A.} } @article {46344, title = {Some ectoparasites of commensal rodents from Huambo, Angola}, journal = {Journal of Medical Entomology}, volume = {31}, year = {1994}, month = {1994}, pages = {754 - 756}, abstract = {

Eight species of ectoparasites were collected from 166 commensal rodents, including Rattus rattus (L.), Rattus norvegicus (Berkenhout), and Mus musculus (L.), from January to December 1986, in Huambo, Angola. The oriental rat flea, Xenopsylla cheopis (Rothschild), was the predominant species with respect to mean intensity and prevalence. Other fleas collected were Ctenophthalmus (Ethioctenophthalmus) machadoi Ribeiro, Dinopsyllus (Dinopsyllus) smiti Ribeiro, and Echidnophaga gallinacea (Westwood). The mite Laelaps (Echinolaelaps) muricola Tragardh, the louse Polyplax spinulosa (Burmeister), one species of Ixodes Latreille, and one species of Ornithonyssus Sambon were also recorded. The following represent new host records: C. machadoi from R. rattus and R. norvegicus, D. smiti from M. musculus, and L. muricola from R. rattus and M. musculus. For the first time, the monthly flea indices throughout the year are presented for Angola.

}, keywords = {Acari, Angola, animals, Anoplura, entomology, fleas, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov{\textquoteright}t, Rodentia/parasitology}, url = {http://www.phthiraptera.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/45227.pdf}, author = {Pedro Marcos Linardi and Gomes,Adriano F. and Botelho,Jos{\'e} Ramiro and Lopes,Cristina Marques Lisb{\^o}a} } @article {45162, title = {Notes on the two species of Siphunculata or sucking-lice occrring on Rattus spp. in the Malayan and Pacific regions, with special reference to Java}, journal = {Zoologische Mededeelingen, Leiden}, volume = {20}, year = {1938}, month = {1938}, pages = {231 - 236}, url = {http://www.phthiraptera.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/8688.pdf}, author = {Thompson,Gordon B.} } @article {43180, title = {Food and External Parasites of the Norway Rat, Rattus norvegicus, in Indiana}, journal = {Proceedings of the Indiana Academy of Science}, volume = {86}, year = {1976}, note = {1658}, month = {1976}, pages = {193 - 198}, keywords = {Gert, Nordamerika, Polyplax spinulosa, Rodentia.}, author = {Whitaker,John O., Jr.} } @article {43148, title = {Nova especie de Anoplura (Haematopinidae)}, journal = {Mem{\'o}rias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz}, volume = {26}, year = {1932}, note = {1157}, month = {1932}, pages = {235 - 237}, keywords = {Brazil, Hoplopleura, Rattus, rodentia, South America, Troester}, url = {https://phthiraptera.myspecies.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/6504.pdf}, author = {Werneck,F{\'a}bio Leoni} } @article {42979, title = {The dependence of the infestation and species compositionof rodents{\textquoteleft} ectoparasites and the host{\textquoteleft}s habitat (on the example of Rattus turkestanicus)}, journal = {Wiadomosci Parazytologiczne}, volume = {16}, year = {1967}, note = {870}, month = {1967}, pages = {637 - 641}, keywords = {Beziehung zum Wirt, ecology, Hoplopleura, Polyplax spinulosa, Troester, Wirtsspezifit{\"a}t}, author = {Sosnina,E. F.} } @article {42910, title = {Note in the blood-sucking lice (Anoplura) of rodents in Japan (Part1)}, journal = {Japanese Journal of Experimental Medicine}, volume = {20}, year = {1950}, note = {461}, month = {1950}, pages = {715 - 717}, keywords = {Asien, Hoplopleura, Polyplax, polyplax serrata, Rattus, rodentia, Troester}, author = {Sasa,M.} } @article {42817, title = {Ectoparasites (Acarina, Anoplura, Siphonaptera) from Rattus norvegicus (Erxleben) on Iwo Jima volcano islands}, journal = {Journal of Medical Entomology}, volume = {2}, year = {1966}, note = {767}, month = {1966}, pages = {384}, keywords = {Gert, rodentia, S{\"u}dasien.}, author = {Pippin,Warren F. and Shimada,T.} } @article {42687, title = {Seasonal periodicity of ectoparasites of Rattus rattus tamezumi Temminck from Taiwan}, journal = {Journal of Medical Entomology}, volume = {7}, year = {1970}, note = {893}, month = {1970}, pages = {367 - 370}, keywords = {ecology, Gert, Hoplopleura, Polyplax, rodentia, S{\"u}dasien orient..}, author = {Murrell,K. D. and Cates,M. D.} } @article {42653, title = {Relative abundance of rats and their ectoparasites in two grain warehouses in Calcutta, India during 1964-1965}, journal = {Journal of Medical Entomology}, volume = {8}, year = {1971}, note = {918}, month = {1971}, pages = {56 - 61}, keywords = {Asia, auch B. indica, biology, ecology, Gert, Mus musculus., Polyplax spinulosa, Rattus, rodentia, Wirte: meist Bandicota bengalensis}, author = {Mitchell,Carl J.} } @article {42179, title = {Some parasites of the Kiore, Rattus exulans, on Little Barrier and Hen Island, New Zealand}, journal = {New Zealand Journal of Science}, volume = {9}, year = {1966}, note = {778}, month = {1966}, pages = {221 - 224}, keywords = {Australia, Hoplopleura pacifica, Little Barrier Island, New Zealand., rodentia, Troester}, author = {Ford-Robertson,J. de C.} } @article {42122, title = {Ectoparasites of some Polynesian and Malaysian rats of the genus Rattus}, journal = {Bulletin of the Bernice P. Bishop Museum}, volume = {14}, year = {1924}, note = {535}, month = {1924}, pages = {7 - 11}, keywords = {Hawaii, Hoplopleura pacifica, Micronesien., Troester}, url = {https://phthiraptera.myspecies.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/42122.pdf}, author = {Ewing,Henry Ellsworth} } @article {40524, title = {Sucking lice of the genus Hoplopleura (Anoplura: Insecta) from Australian Muridae}, journal = {Annals and Magazine of Natural History (Series 13)}, volume = {9}, year = {1966}, pages = {657 - 674}, abstract = {

The Australian members of the genus Hoplopleura (Hoplopleura, Anoplura) are revised. Hoplopleura uromydis n. sp. from Uromys caudimaculatus caudimaculatus (Krefft, 1867), Hoplopleura gyomydis n. sp. from Pseudomys (Gyomys) fumeus (Brazenor, 1934), Hoplopleura irritans n. sp. from Rattus fuscipes assimilis (Gould, 1858), and Hoplopleura masticomydis n. sp. from Masticomys fuscus Thomas, 1882 are described. Some other apparently new forms of Hoplopleura are mentioned, but not names since sufficient material is not available. A key to the named species of Hoplopleura is given.

}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1080/00222936608651677}, url = {https://phthiraptera.myspecies.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/3317.pdf}, author = {Kuhn,Hans-J{\"u}rg and Ludwig,Herbert Wolfgang} } @article {40505, title = {Contributions towards a monograph of the sucking lice. Part II}, journal = {Stanford University Publications, University Series, Biological Sciences}, volume = {2}, year = {1921}, note = {Note that the title of this publication was altered between part I and part II. Part I was published in the series "Leland Stanford Junior University Publications, University Series", without volume or part numbers and each part pages separately. In part, this series became "Stanford University Publications, University Series, Biological Sicences", with volume and part numbers. Thge parts mention below constitute Volume II, whilst part 1 stands for the first part. Each part is consecutively pages and figures are consecutively numbered. Taxa covered are as followed: Hoplopleura Hoplopleura acanthopus (3 subspecies listed) Hoplopleura hispida Hoplopleura longula Hoplopleura hesperomydis Hoplopleura angulata n. sp. ex Rhipidomys venezuelae Hoplopleura affinis Hoplopleura malaysiana n. sp. ex Rattus vociferans lancavensis Hoplopleura chrotomydis n. sp. ex Chrotomys whiteheadi Hoplopleura oenomydis n. sp. ex Oenomys hypoxanthus bacchante Hoplopleura apomydis n. sp. ex Apomys bardus Hoplopleura sukenyae n. sp. ex Mus triton Hoplopleura quadridentata Hoplopleura nesoryzomydis n. sp. ex Nesosyzomys narboroughi Hoplopleura intermedia Hoplopleura laticeps n. sp. ex Arvicanthis univitatus Hoplopleura enormis (3 subspecies, 2 of which are new) Hoplopleura merionidis n. sp. ex Meriones psammophilus Hoplopleura pectinata Hoplopleura neumanni Hoplopleura biseriata n. sp. ex Malacothrix sp. Hoplopleura crypitica n. sp. ex Tatera liodon smithii Hoplopleura veprecula n. sp. ex Tatera bohmi varia Hoplopleura erratica (2 subspecies) Hoplopleura sciuricola n. sp. ex Sciurus carolinensis Hoplopleura maniculata Hoplopleura erismata n. sp. ex Sciurus ferrugineus cinnamomeus Hoplopleura distorta n. sp. ex Rhinosciurus sp. Hoplopleura trispinosa Hoplopleura hirsuta Hoplopleura phaiomydis n. sp. ex Phaiomys sp. Hoplopleura oxymycteri n. sp. ex Oxymycterus sp. Hoplopleura reducta n. sp. ex Phyllotis micropus Hoplopleura audax n. sp. ex Praechimys semispinosus Hoplopleura alata n. sp. ex Kerodon australis Hoplopleura bidentata Hoplopleura disgrega n. sp. ex Octodontomys simonsi Selected first and second stage nymphs of H. intermedia, H. enormis, H. acanthopus and H. erratica are given. In addition almost all of the new (and several previously described) species are extremely well figured.}, month = {1921}, pages = {52 - 133}, keywords = {atax, Hoplopleura}, url = {https://phthiraptera.myspecies.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/3297.pdf}, author = {Ferris,Gordon Floyd} } @article {40442, title = {Some Anoplura of the oriental region. A study of Hoplopleura pacifica Ewing and allies}, journal = {Journal of Medical Entomology}, volume = {9}, year = {1972}, note = {Includes extensive figures and descriptions of the nymphs of Hoplopleura pacifica.}, month = {1972}, pages = {219 - 227}, abstract = {

Hoplopleura rajah, N. sp. from Rattus surifer, Laos, is described. It is a member of the group of Oriental and Pacific Hoplopleura typified by H. pacifica Ewing. The group is defined mainly on the basis of nymphal morphology. Included members of the pacifica group are as follows: pacifica, oenomydis Ferris, irritans Kuhn \& Ludwig, sicata Johnson, and rajah. H. pectinata (Cummings) is considered related to the pacifica group on the basis of nymphal morphology.

}, keywords = {atax}, url = {https://phthiraptera.myspecies.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/3225.pdf}, author = {Johnson,Phyllis True} } @article {40453, title = {The sucking lice (Anoplura) of Egypt I. Species infesting rodents}, journal = {Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association}, volume = {35}, year = {1961}, note = {Anopluran material collected by Harry Hoogstraal and his associates is described and illustrated. A key to rodent infesting Anoplura is given. Taxa described as follows: Hoplopleura captiosa ex Mus musculus ssp. Polyplax spinulosa ex. Rattus norvegicus Polyplax serrata ex Mus musculus ssp Polyplax abyssinica ex Arvicanthis n. niloticus Polyplax werneri ex Pachyuromys duprasi natronensis Polyplax gerbilli ex Gerbillus pyramidum Polyplax paradoxa ex Meriones spp. Polyplax caluri ex Sekeetamys calurus Polyplax vacillata ex Psammomyus o. obesus Polyplax asiatica ex Crocidura caerulea Polyplax brachyrrhyncha ex Acomys cahirinus Polyplax hoogstraali ex Acomys r. russatus Polyplax kaiseri ex Gerbillus (Gerbillus) gerbillus Eulinognathus aculeatus ex "Dipsus a species of Jaculus" Eulinognathus hesperius ex Allactaga tetradactyla Appendicies to this paper describe the following:}, month = {1961}, pages = {203 - 228}, url = {https://phthiraptera.myspecies.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/3239.pdf}, author = {Johnson,Phyllis True} } @article {40059, title = {Ectoparasites of commensal rodents in Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia, with notes on species of medical importance}, journal = {Medical and Veterinary Entomology}, volume = {5}, year = {1991}, month = {1991}, pages = {1 - 7}, abstract = {

Ectoparasite records are presented for four species of commensal murid rodents (Rattus rattus palelae Miller \& Hollister, R.argentiventer (Robinson \& Kloss), R.exulans (Peale) and Mus musculus castaneus Waterhouse) in Sulawesi Utara, with particular reference to the potential for these arthropods to bite and transmit pathogens to humans. The flea, Xenopsylla cheopis (Rothschild), was most common on R.r.palelae and is capable of transmitting plague and other pathogens to humans although no current foci for these diseases are known in Sulawesi. Hoplopleura pacifica Ewing and Polyplax spinulosa (Burmeister) sucking lice parasitized all three Rattus species although H.pacifica was mainly associated with R.exulans and P.spinulosa with R.r.palelae. These lice do not bite humans but may be intramurid vectors of murine typhus and other zoonoses. The mites Laelaps echidnina Berlese and L.nuttalli Hirst were both collected; the latter was recorded from all four murid species, mainly R.exulans. The mite Ornithonyssus bacoti Hirst was rare. Only one chigger mite, Walchiella oudemansi (Walch), was retrieved from murids (from R.exulans) and a single Leptotrombidium deliense (Walch) chigger was taken from a human subject. Although L.deliense is a significant vector of scrub typhus, a disease known from Sulawesi, the L.deliense-R.argentiventer relationship frequently noted in the ecology of this rickettsial disease, was not evident in this survey. Other ectoparasites collected from murids were the ticks, Ixodes granulatus Supino (first record for Sulawesi), Haemaphysalis sp. and Dermacentor sp., the mites Myocoptes musculinus (Koch) and Listrophoroids cucullatus (Trouessart), acarids and a uropodid. Additional ectoparasites noted on humans were the tick Amblyoma babirussae (Schulze), the scabies mite Sarcoptes scabiei L. and the head louse Pediculus humanus capitis De Geer.

}, keywords = {disease, ectoparasite, fleas, Indonesia, lice, mice, mites, muridae, rat, Scabies, sulawesi, ticks, transmission, vector}, url = {http://www.phthiraptera.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/2627.pdf}, author = {Lance A. Durden and Page,B. F.} } @article {39813, title = {Seasonal studies on commensal rats and their ectoparasites in a rural area of Egypt: the relationship of ectoparasites to the species, locality, and relative abundance of the host}, journal = {Journal of Parasitology}, volume = {87}, year = {2001}, month = {2001}, pages = {545 - 553}, abstract = {The present study was carried out in 3 villages, namely Kafr Ayoub Soliman, Kafr Ibrahim El-Aidi, and El-Sa{\textquoteright}adat, Sharqiya Governorate, Egypt. A total of 519 rats was collected from the 3 study sites: 46.6\% Rattus rattus, and 53.4\% Rattus norvegicus. A total of 20,643 ectoparasites was recovered from R. rattus: 33.3\% mites, 33.8\% fleas, and 32.9\% lice. From Ii. norvegicus a total of 40,997 ectoparasites was recovered: 28.9\% mites, 31\% fleas, and 40.1\% lice. Three common mite species were recovered from both rat hosts, i.e., Ornithonyssus bacoti, Radfordia ensifera, and Laelaps nuttalli. Three common flea species were also recovered from both rat hosts, i.e., Echidnophaga gallinacea, Leptopsylla segnis and Xenopsylla cheopis. Polyplax spinulosa was the only dominant louse species that infested both rat hosts. Rats did not show a definite breeding season, and the seasonal rat indices were generally low in different study sites. There were no significant differences between the prevalence of each of mites, fleas, and lice in both rat species. The total general indices of mites and fleas, on the other hand, was significantly higher in R. norvegicus. The general index of X. cheopis was high and ranged between 5.9 in R. rattus and 14.5 in R. norvegicus. Season- related changes were observed in the general index of each of L. segnis infesting both rat species and R. ensifera and O. bacoti infesting R. norvegicus. The prevalence and general indices of some ectoparasites showed differences related to the locality of their rat hosts. Seasonal changes in the general indices of some ectoparasites paralleled seasonal changes in the relative abundance of their rat hosts.}, url = {http://www.phthiraptera.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/2273.pdf}, author = {Soliman,S. and Main,A. J. and Marzouk,A. S. and Montasser,A. A.} } @article {39754, title = {Rodent ectoparasites from two locations in northwestern Florida}, journal = {Journal of Vector Ecology}, volume = {25}, year = {2000}, month = {2000}, pages = {222 - 228}, abstract = {From Feb.-Apr. 1999, 19 species of ectoparasitic arthropods (2 sucking lice, 4 fleas, 4 ticks, 2 mesostigmatid mites, 5 chiggers, 2 fur mites) were recovered from 106 rodents belonging to 5 species (cotton mouse, Peromyscus gossypinus, n=64; cotton rat, Sigmodon hispidus, n=23; eastern woodrat, Neotoma floridana, n=9: golden mouse, Ochrotomys nuttalli, n=9; eastern gray squirrel, Sciurus carolinensis, n=1) at Tall Timbers Research Station, Leon County, Florida. During the same period, 13 species of ectoparasites (2 sucking lice, 1 flea, 3 ticks, 3 mesostigmatid mites, 2 chiggers, 2 fur mites) were recovered from 57 rodents belonging to 3 species (S. hispidus, n=40; black rat, Rattus rattus, n=16; S. carolinensis, n=1) from Panama City, Bay County, Florida. Noteworthy ectoparasite records include Ixodes minor from both sites, which extends the known geographical range of this tick, and Stenoponia americana from Tall Timbers that represents the second documented Florida record of this flea. Potential tick vectors (Dermacentor variabilis and Ixodes scapularis) of zoonotic pathogens (Rickettsia rickettsii and Borrelia burgdorferi) were collected at both sites. On S. hispidus, fleas were more prevalent at Tall Timbers but sucking lice, chiggers, ticks, mesostigmatid and listrophorid mites all were more prevalent at the Panama City site. Arthropods recovered from arboreal nests (n=3) of O, nuttalli at Tall Timbers included 3 species of ectoparasites (1 tick, 2 laelapid mites).}, keywords = {Acari, Borrelia, ectoparasite, Florida, lyme, rodents, south carolina}, url = {http://www.phthiraptera.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/2168.pdf}, author = {Lance A. Durden and Hu,R. J. and James H. Oliver Jr and Cilek,J. E.} } @article {39058, title = {Sucking lice of Venezuelan rodents, with remarks on related species (Anoplura)}, journal = {Brigham Young University. Science Bulletin. Biological Series}, volume = {17}, year = {1972}, note = {The type hosts of the 11 new species described in this paper are given below: Hoplopleura aitkeni from Akadon urichi Hoplopleura abeli from Akadon bogotensis Hoplopleura rimae from Oryzomys minutus Hoplopleura indiscrata from Thomasomys lugens Hoplopleura tiptoni from Thomasomys laniger Hoplopleura handleyi from Neacomys tenuipes Hoplopleura eximia from Anotomys trichotis Hoplopleura contigua from Holochilus brasiliensis Hoplopleura splendida from Proechimys guyannensis Hoplopleura inusitata from Echimys semivillosus Hoplopleura orinocoi from Mesomys hispidus}, month = {1972}, pages = {1 - 62}, abstract = {

The paper includes discussions and descriptions of species of Anoplura known to occur on Veneuelan rodents, and of certain other taxa related to Venezuelan forms. Five genera are represented: Enderleinellus Fahrenholz - 2 species: insularis Werneck and venezuelae Ferris; Hoplopleura - 19 species, 11 of them new: sciuricola Ferris; arizonensis Stojanovich and Pratt; aitkeni, new species; travassosi Werneck; abeli, new species; rimae, new species; angulata Ferris; indiscrata, new species; tiptoni, new species; handleyi, new species; eximia, new species; quadridentata (Neumann); contigua, new species; nesoryzomydis Ferris; oryzomydis Prattand Lane; multilobata Werneck; splendida, new species; inusitata, new species; and orinocoi, new species; Fahrenholzia Kellogg and Ferris - 1 species: schwartzi Werneck; Neohaematopinus Mjoberg - 1 species; semifasciatus Ferris, sensu lato; and Polyplax Enderlein - 1 species: spinulosa (Burmeister), which is found on introduced Rattus species. Keys to the genera and species of Hoplopleura are included. Hoplopleura is the most characteristic genus of Anoplura in South America, and there are several marked species groups within the genus. One of the groups was placed by Ewing (1923) in the genus Pterophthirus, which is considered a synonym of Hoplopleura Enderlein in this paper.

}, keywords = {atax}, url = {https://phthiraptera.myspecies.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/39058.pdf}, author = {Johnson,Phyllis True} } @article {39050, title = {Three new Anoplura from african rodents}, journal = {Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington}, volume = {64}, year = {1962}, note = {The following species are described and illustrated: Holoplura dendromuris n. sp., from Dendromus mesomelius insignis Holoplura solivaga n. sp., from Rattus chrysophilus (Aethomys chrysophilus) Polyplax paradoxa from Meriones sp. Polyplax dolichura n. sp., from Acomys albigena Polyplax meridionalis from Acomys cahirinus}, month = {1962}, pages = {155 - 165}, url = {https://phthiraptera.myspecies.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/0420.pdf}, author = {Johnson,Phyllis True} } @article {39045, title = {The Anoplura of african rodents and insectivores}, journal = {United States Department of Agriculture Technical Bulletin}, volume = {1211}, year = {1960}, note = {The following are included in this paper: Key to the subfaamilies of Hoplopleuridae occuring on rodents Key to the Africn genera of Enderleinellinae Key to the African species of Enderleinellus Key to the species of Werneckia Key to the African genera of Hoplopleurinae Key to the species of Hoplopleura found in Africa Hoplopleura setzeri n. sp., from Rattus (Grammomys) dolichurus oblitus Hoplopleura inexpectans n. sp., from Rattus (Praomys) taitae Hoplopleura captiosa n. sp., from Mus musculus ssp. Hoplopleura zelotomydis n. sp., from Zelotomys hildegardae Hoplopleura patersoni n. sp., from Aethomys chrysophilus Key to the species of Scipio Key to the genera of Polyplacinae found on African rodents and insectivores Key to the African species of Neohaematopinus Key to the species of Polyplax found in Africa Polyplax paradoxa n. sp., from Meriones sp. Polyplax caluri n. sp., from Sekeetamys calurus Polyplax vacillata n. sp., from Psammomys o. obesus Polyplax myotomydis n. sp., from Myotomys unisulcatus Polyplax hoogstraali n. sp., from Acomys russatus Polyplax smallwoodae n. sp., from Lophuromys sp. Polyplax kaiseri n. sp., from Gerbillus g. gerbillus Polyplax plesia n. sp., from Mystromys albicaudatus Key to the African species of Eulinognathus A parasite and host index}, month = {1960}, pages = {1 - 116}, keywords = {atax}, url = {https://phthiraptera.myspecies.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/0415.pdf}, author = {Johnson,Phyllis True} }