A review of the phoretic relationship between Mallophaga (Phthiraptera: Insecta) and Hippoboscidae (Diptera: Insecta)

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1975
Authors:J. E. Keirans
Journal:Journal of Medical Entomology
Volume:12
Issue:1
Pagination:71 - 76
Date Published:1975
Abstract:

Islated instances of phoresy between certain species of Mallophaga and the dipterous family Hippoboscidae have been recorded numerous times in various journals for over 100 years. Herein are reviewed and summerized published cases of phoresy from 11 non-passerine bird orders, 22 passerine families, and 58 cases lacking definate host data.

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