A review of the genus Psittaconirmus (Mallophaga, Philopteridae) from south pacific parrots (Psittaciformes)

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1983
Authors:R. D. Price, Clayton D. H.
Journal:International Journal of Entomology
Volume:25
Issue:1
Pagination:56 - 70
Date Published:1983
Keywords:mtax, PHP
Abstract:

Eleven species of Psitaconirmusare recognised, 5 having been previously described and 6 representing the following new species: johnstoniae (type-host Trichoglossus johnstoniae), hellenthali (type-host Psittaculirostris edwardsii), zinki (type-host Neopsittacus musschenbroekii), charmosynae (type-host Charmosyna papou), chlorocerci (type-host Lorius chlorocercus), and cardinalis (type-host Chalcopsitta cardinalis). P. neumanni concii is placed as a junior synonmy of P. launceloti. A key is provided for the identification of these species.

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