Trichodectes melis (Fabricius,J.C. 1805) (Mallophaga, Trichodectidae), a new species for the fauna of Slovakia

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1991
Authors:J. Lukas, Cyprich, D., Krumpal, M.
Journal:Biológia
Volume:46
Issue:10
Pagination:967 - 968
Date Published:1991
Keywords:distribution, geography, Mallophaga, Slovakia, Trichodectes, trichodectidae
Abstract:

In parasitological studies during the period 1982-1985 the authors examined ectoparasitically 15 specimens of the badgers (Meles meles L.). The investigate material comprised 85 females and 23 males of the Chewing Badge-louse (Trichodectes melis, J. C. Fabricius, 1805). This species has up to now not been discovered in Slovakia.

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