The Genus Brueelia (Phthiraptera: Ischnocera: Philopteridae) of North American Jays and Allies (Aves: Passeriformes: Corvidae), with Descriptions of Five New Species

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2019
Authors:D. R. Gustafsson, Bush S. E.
Journal:Journal of Parasitology
Volume:105
Issue:6
Pagination:893 - 903
Date Published:12-2019
Keywords:Aphelocoma woodhouseii cyanotis, Aphelocoma woodhouseii nevadae, Brueelia-complex, Cyanocitta stelleri frontalis, Gymnorhinus cyanocephala, new species, North America
Abstract:

FivenewspeciesofchewingliceinthegenusBrueeliaKe ́ler,1936,aredescribedfromNorthAmerican jays and allies. They are Brueelia mexicana n. sp. from Aphelocoma woodhouseii cyanotis Ridgway, 1887; Brueelia bonnevillensis n. sp. from Aphelocoma woodhouseii nevadae Pitelka, 1945; Brueelia diblasiae n. sp. from Cyanocitta stelleri frontalis (Ridgway, 1873); Brueelia tempestwilliamsae n. sp. from Gymnorhinus cyanocephala Wied-Neuwied, 1841; Brueelia mcnewae n. sp. from Nucifraga columbiana (Wilson, 1811). An identification key to the Brueelia on corvid hosts is provided.

URL:https://bioone.org/journals/journal-of-parasitology/volume-105/issue-6/19-93/The-Genus-Brueelia-Phthiraptera--Ischnocera--Philopteridae-of-North/10.1645/19-93.full
DOI:10.1645/19-93
Short Title:Journal of Parasitology
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