@article {95181, title = {Four new species of Myrsidea (Phthiraptera: Amblycera: Menoponidae) from Chinese babblers (Passeriformes: Leiothrichidae, Paradoxornithidae, Timaliidae)}, journal = {Zootaxa}, volume = {4878}, year = {2020}, month = {11-2020}, pages = {103 - 128}, abstract = {

Four new species of amblyceran chewing lice of the genus Myrsidea Waterston, 1915 are described from hosts of the babbler families Leiothrichidae, Paradoxornithidae and Timaliidae in China. They are: Myrsidea attenuata n. sp. from Garrulax maesi maesi (Oustalet, 1890), Myrsidea zhangae n. sp. from Ianthocincla berthemyi (Oustalet, 1876), Myrsidea liopari n. sp. from Lioparus chrysotis amoenus (Mayr, 1941) and L. chrysotis swinhoii (Verreaux, 1871), and Myrsidea suthorae n. sp. from Suthora verreauxi verreauxi Sharpe, 1883. A checklist of host-louse associations for identified and unidentified Myrsidea species known from babblers is provided.

}, keywords = {babblers, China, Leiothrichidae, Myrsidea attenuata n. sp., Myrsidea liopari n. sp., Myrsidea suthorae n. sp., Myrsidea zhangae n. sp., new species, Paradoxornithidae, Timaliidae}, issn = {1175-5326}, doi = {10.11646/zootaxa.4878.1.4}, url = {https://www.biotaxa.org/Zootaxa/article/view/zootaxa.4878.1.4}, author = {Lujia Lei and Xingzhi Chu and Bilal Dik and Fasheng Zou and Haitao WANG and Daniel R Gustafsson} } @article {94901, title = {Review of Chinese species of the Oxylipeurus-complex (Phthiraptera: Philopteridae), with descriptions of two new genera and five new species}, journal = {Zootaxa}, volume = {4742}, year = {2020}, month = {02-2020}, pages = {201 - 255}, type = {Open Access}, abstract = {

Chewing lice of the Oxylipeurus-complex known from China are described and illustrated. The genera Megalipeurus Kéler, 1958 and Reticulipeurus Kéler, 1958 are considered valid, resurrected from synonymy and redescribed. Two new genera are described: Cataphractomimus new genus and Sinolipeurus new genus, which are proposed for species that do not fit into any previously described genus within the Oxylipeurus-complex. The following species are redescribed and illustrated: Reticulipeurus mesopelios (Nitzsch [in Giebel], 1866); Reticulipeurus robustus (Rudow, 1869); Reticulipeurus reevesi (Clay, 1938); Reticulipeurus baileyi (Clay, 1938); Reticulipeurus crossoptilon (Clay, 1938); Reticulipeurus ithaginis (Clay, 1938); Sinolipeurus tetraophasis (Clay, 1938) new combination. Several species previously placed in the genus Oxylipeurus are given new generic combinations. In addition, the following five new species are described and illustrated: Megalipeurus sinensis new species ex Arborophila gingica (Gmelin, 1789); Cataphractomimus mirapelta new species ex Lophophorus lhuysii Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1866; Cataphractomimus impervius new species ex Lophophorus sclateri sclateri Jerdon, 1870; Cataphractomimus junae new species and Sinolipeurus sichuanensis new species ex Tragopan temminckii (J.E. Gray, 1831).

}, keywords = {Cataphractomimus, Chewing lice, new combinations, new genera, new species, Oxylipeurus-complex, Sinolipeurus}, issn = {1175-5326}, doi = {10.11646/zootaxa.4742.2.1}, url = {https://www.biotaxa.org/Zootaxa/article/view/zootaxa.4742.2.1}, author = {Daniel R Gustafsson and Lujia Lei and Xingzhi Chu and Fasheng Zou} } @article {94824, title = {Chewing lice (Phthiraptera) of the Grey-headed Lapwing Vanellus cinereus in China}, journal = {Wader Study}, volume = {126}, year = {2019}, month = {12-2019}, pages = {217 - 227}, abstract = {

Two species of chewing lice (Phthiraptera) were collected from seven Grey- headed Lapwings Vanellus cinereus (Blyth, 1842), caught in Jinshanyakou, Yunnan Province, China. They are Actornithophilus hoplopteri (Mjöberg, 1910a) and Quadra- ceps sinensis Timmermann, 1954a. Both species represent new records for China and V. cinereus represents a new host record for A. hoplopteri. As neither species has previously been adequately described, we here present illustrations and descriptions of both species, as well as short notes on the microhabitat of both species.

}, keywords = {new hosts, new location, redescription}, doi = {10.18194/ws.00161}, url = {https://www.waderstudygroup.org/article/13056/}, author = {Daniel R Gustafsson and Lujia Lei and Xingzhi Chu and Xuebing Zhao and Fasheng Zou} } @article {94668, title = {Chewing lice from high-altitude and migrating birds in Yunnan, China, with descriptions of two new species of Guimaraesiella}, journal = {Medical and Veterinary Entomology}, volume = {33}, year = {2019}, month = {April 2019}, pages = {407 - 419}, type = {On line version before print version}, abstract = {

In total, 366 birds representing 55 species in 24 families and eight orders, were examined for chewing lice (Phthiraptera: Amblycera, Ischnocera) in two high-altitude localities in Yunnan Province, China. In Ailaoshan, almost all of the birds examined were resident passeriforms, of which 36\% were parasitized by chewing lice. In Jinshanyakou, most birds were on migration, and included both passerine and non-passerine birds. Of the passerine birds caught in Jinshanyakou, only one bird (0.7\%) was parasitized by chewing lice. The prevalence of Myrsidea and Brueelia-complex lice on birds caught in Ailaoshan was higher than in previous reports. Of the chewing lice identifiable to species level, three represent new records for China: Actornithophilus hoplopteri (Mj\öberg, 1910), Maculinirmus ljosalfar Gustafsson \& Bush, 2017 and Quadraceps sinensis Timmermann, 1954. In total, 17 new host records are included, of which we describe two as new species in the Brueelia-complex: Guimaraesiella (Cicchinella) ailaoshanensis sp. nov. ex Schoeniparus dubius dubius (Hume, 1874) and G. (C.) montisodalis sp. nov. ex Fulvetta manipurensis tonkinensis Delacour \& Jabouille, 1930.

}, keywords = {Guimaraesiella, Guimaraesiella (Cicchinella) ailaoshanensis, Guimaraesiella (Cicchinella) montisodalis, Maculinirmus ljosalfar, new hosts, new location, new species, Yunnan}, issn = {0269-283X}, doi = {10.1111/mve.12378}, url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/mve.12378}, author = {Daniel R Gustafsson and Lujia Lei and Kang Luo and Xingzhi Chu and Xiucai Zhao and Qiang Zhang and Fasheng Zou} } @article {94593, title = {The Influence of Host Body Size and Food Guild on Prevalence and Mean Intensity of Chewing Lice (Phthiraptera) on Birds in Southern China}, journal = {Journal of Parasitology}, volume = {105}, year = {2019}, month = { April 2019}, pages = {334 - 344}, abstract = {

Chewing lice (Insecta: Phthiraptera) are abundant ectoparasites of birds and mammals. They are adapted to life in the plumage or pelage of their hosts and virtually never leave the host during their life cycle. Most species are highly host specific. This study was carried out to determine species richness, abundance, and prevalence of chewing lice of wild forest birds in the southern region of China. Between July 2012 and June 2016, 2,210 birds (belonging to 8 orders, 45 families, and 215 species) were captured by mist nets and examined for chewing lice. In total, 622 birds of 117 species were parasitized by lice belonging to 89 species in 25 genera from 2 suborders (Amblycera and Ischnocera). Of these, 28 louse species represent new host\–louse records for China and 10 worldwide. Chewing louse prevalence varied significantly among host species. There was no evidence of a correlation between climate zones and louse prevalence, but host guild affected prevalence significantly, with insectivorous birds having the lowest prevalence. Louse prevalence was positively correlated with host body mass and bill length, but mean intensity was only correlated with host body mass. These findings contribute further knowledge of avian chewing lice.

}, keywords = {China, intensity, new host records, New records, Prevalence}, doi = {10.1645/17-137}, url = {https://bioone.org/journals/journal-of-parasitology/volume-105/issue-2/17-137/The-Influence-of-Host-Body-Size-and-Food-Guild-on/10.1645/17-137.full}, author = {Xingzhi Chu and Bilal Dik and Daniel R Gustafsson and Xianli Che and Qiang Zhang and Fasheng Zou} } @article {94584, title = {New Genus and Two New Species of Chewing Lice from Southeast Asian Trogons (Aves: Trogoniformes), with a Revised Key to the Philopterus-complex}, journal = {Acta Parasitologica}, volume = {64}, year = {2019}, month = {12-03-2019}, pages = {86 - 102}, abstract = {

Purpose To describe a new genus and two new species of chewing lice from Southeast Asian trogons (Trogoniformes). These lice belong in the Philopterus-complex.
Methods Slide-mounted lice were examined in a light microscope, illustrated by means of a drawing tube, and described using standard procedures.
Results The new genus and species were successfully described.
Conclusions The genus Vinceopterus n. gen. is described from two species of Southeast Asian trogons (Trogoniformes: Harpactes). It presently comprises two species: Vinceopterus erythrocephali n. sp. from three subspecies of the Red-headed Trogon Harpactes erythrocephalus (Gould, 1834), and Vinceopterus mindanensis n. sp. from two subspecies of the Philippine Trogon Harpactes ardens (Temminck, 1826). Vinceopterus belongs to the Philopterus-complex, and thus likely constitutes a genus of head lice. Vinceopterus is the second new genus of chewing lice discovered on Southeast Asian trogons in recent years, the first genus of presumed head lice on trogons worldwide, and the fifth genus of chewing lice known from trogons globally. A translated and revised key to the Philopterus-complex is provided, as well as notes on the various chewing lice genera known from trogons.

}, keywords = {new genus, new species, Philopterus-complex}, issn = {1230-2821}, doi = {10.2478/s11686-018-00011-x}, url = {http://link.springer.com/10.2478/s11686-018-00011-x}, author = {Daniel R Gustafsson and Lujia Lei and Xingzhi Chu and Fasheng Zou and Sarah E. Bush} } @article {94534, title = {Seven new species of Resartor Gustafsson et Bush, 2017 (Phthiraptera: Ischnocera: Philopteridae) from Asian 'babblers{\textquoteright} (Passeriformes: Leiothrichidae, Paradoxornithidae)}, journal = {Folia Parasitologica}, volume = {65}, year = {2018}, pages = {14 pp}, abstract = {

Abstract: Seven new species of chewing lice in the genus Resartor Gustafsson et Bush, 2017 are described and illustrated. They are: Resartor albofulvus sp. n. ex Heterophasia desgodinsi desgodinsi (Oustalet); Resartor apimimus sp. n. ex Heterophasia picaoides wrayi (Ogilvie-Grant); Resartor aterrimus sp. n. ex Minla ignotincta mariae La Touche; Resartor extraneus sp. n. ex Lioparus chryso- tis swinhoii (Verreaux); Resartor guangxiensis sp. n. ex Trochalopteron milnei sinianum Stresemann; Resartor longisuturalis sp. n. ex Actinodura cyanouroptera wingatei (Ogilvie-Grant); Resartor seminudus sp. n. ex Leiothrix argentauris tahanensis (Yen). All species differ in the shape of the head, shape of the male genitalia and abdominal chaetotaxy. A checklist and a key to the species of Resartor are provided.

}, keywords = {Brueelia-complex, China, Malaysia, morphology, Resartor, species description}, issn = {00155683}, doi = {10.14411/fp.2018.020}, url = {http://folia.paru.cas.cz/doi/10.14411/fp.2018.020.html}, author = {Daniel R Gustafsson and Xingzhi Chu and Sarah E. Bush and Fasheng Zou} } @article {94428, title = {Ten new species of Brueelia K{\'e}ler, 1936 (Phthiraptera: Ischnocera: Philopteridae) from nuthatches (Aves: Passeriformes: Sittidae), tits and chickadees (Paridae), and goldcrests (Regulidae)}, journal = {Acta Parasitologica}, volume = {63}, year = {2018}, month = {04-07-2018}, pages = {527 - 557}, abstract = {

Ten new species of chewing lice in the genus Brueelia K\éler, 1936, are described from hosts in the families Paridae, Reguli- dae, and Sittidae. They are: Brueelia johnsoni n. sp. from Poecile sclateri eidos (Peters, 1927); Brueelia juniperi n. sp. from Baeolophus ridgwayi ridgwayi (Richmond, 1902); Brueelia kabulica n. sp. from Sitta tephronota tephronota Sharpe, 1872; Brueelia mpumalangensis n. sp. from Melaniparus niger niger (Vieillot, 1818); Brueelia nazae n. sp. from Parus cinereus caschmirensis Hartert, 1905; Brueelia oxyrhyncha n. sp. from Sitta nagaensis nagaensis Godwin-Austen, 1874; Brueelia picea n. sp. from Parus major excelsus Buvry, 1857; Brueelia ragusica n. sp. from Sitta neumayer neumayer Michahelles, 1830; Brueelia regulicida n. sp. from Regulus calendula grinnelli Palmer, 1897; Brueelia sittacola n. sp. from Sitta carolinensis car- olinensis Latham, 1790. Brueelia regulicida is the first Brueelia-complex louse to be described from the host family Reguli- dae. Collectively, the Brueelia of parid, regulid, and sittid hosts show two peculiar patterns. Firstly, lice on closely related hosts appear to be distantly related. Secondly, lice on most hosts in these families appear to be more closely related to lice on other host families than to each other. This contradicts the traditional view that Brueelia-complex lice on closely related hosts are them- selves closely related. Potentially, the tendency of the hosts to participate in mixed-species feeding flocks may explain some of these patterns.

}, keywords = {Brueelia-complex, new species, Regulidae}, issn = {1230-2821}, doi = {10.1515/ap-2018-0063}, url = {http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/ap.2018.63.issue-3/ap-2018-0063/ap-2018-0063.xml}, author = {Daniel R Gustafsson and Xingzhi Chu and Sarah E. Bush and Fasheng Zou} }