A new species of the genus Anatoecus (Phthiraptera: Philopteridae) from the black swan, Cygnus atratus

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2015
Authors:R. L. Palma
Journal:New Zealand Entomologist
Volume:38
Issue:2
Pagination:142 - 148
Date Published:Feb-27-20152050
ISSN:0077-9962
Keywords:Anatoecus; black swan; Cygnus atratus; lice; new species; New Zealand; Philopteridae
Abstract:

A new species of louse, Anatoecus singhi, is described and illustrated from specimens collected from black swans, Cygnus atratus, in New Zealand. The shape of the head places A. singhi in a group with three other species exclusively parasitic on swans (Cygnus spp.). A list of the species/subspecies of Anatoecus recorded from swans worldwide is also included.

URL:http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00779962.2015.1011770
DOI:10.1080/00779962.2015.1011770
Short Title:New Zealand Entomologist
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