The correct type hosts and designation of a lectotype for the louse Nirmus triangulatus alpha (Insecta: Phthiraptera: Philopteridae)

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2015
Authors:R. L. Palma
Journal:New Zealand Entomologist
Volume:38
Issue:2
Pagination:149 - 155
Date Published:Feb-27-20152050
ISSN:0077-9962
Keywords:Nirmus triangulatus alpha; Quadraceps normifer alpha; Philopteridae; louse; lectotype; type host; Catharacta chilensis; Catharacta antarctica
Abstract:

The published type hosts of the louse taxon Nirmus triangulatus alpha Kellogg, 1914 are discussed and changed based on the examination of the syntype series and syntype slide label data. A lectotype is designated from specimens whose bird host is regarded as a natural, regular host (i.e. Catharacta chilensis (Bonaparte, 1857)). Records pub- lished after the original description of N. t. alpha are listed and discussed, and the current taxonomic status of this louse is given as Quadraceps normifer alpha (Kellogg, 1914).

URL:http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00779962.2015.1043068
DOI:10.1080/00779962.2015.1043068
Short Title:New Zealand Entomologist
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