The identity of Quadraceps crassipedalis (Harrison) and two new species of Quadraceps (Mallophaga: Philopteridae)

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1985
Authors:K. C. Emerson, Price R. D.
Journal:Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington
Volume:87
Issue:2
Pagination:395 - 401
Date Published:1985
Keywords:mtax, PHP
Abstract:

The identity of Quadraceps crassipedalis (Harrison) is claarified by a redescription and illustrations from specimens taken off the type-host Thinocorus rumicivorus. Two new species are described and illustrated: Quadraceps ruficollis off Oreopholus ruficollis in Argentina and Chilie and Q. rubricollis off Charadrius rubricollis in Tasmania, Australia.
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Taxonomic name: 
Philopteridae (Lice), Quadraceps (Lice), Quadraceps crassipedalis (Lice), Quadraceps ruficollis (Lice), Phthiraptera (Lice), Charadrius (Avian), Thinocorus (Avian), Charadrius rubricollis (Avian), Thinocorus rumicivorus (Avian), Thinocorus rumicivorus (Avian)
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