Tyranniphilopterus caiolukasi sp. n. (Phthiraptera: Philopteridae) from the yellow-olive flycatcher (Aves: Tyrannidae), with observations on gut contents

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2006
Authors:M. Paiva Valim
Journal:Lundiana
Volume:7
Issue:1
Pagination:55 - 58
Date Published:2006
Abstract:

Tyranniphilopterus caiolukasi sp. n., collected from the Yellow-olive Flycatcher (Tolmomyias sulphurescens), is described and illustrated. The new species is compared with T. venezuelensis and T. minutus. The finding of leg segments of feather mites in the guts of some specimens is briefly discussed and illustrated.

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