Two new species of chewing lice in the genus Melinirmus (Phthiraptera, Ischnocera, Philopteridae) from Australian honeyeaters (Passeriformes, Meliphagidae)

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2024
Authors:D. R. Gustafsson, Bush S. E.
Journal:Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa”
Volume:67
Issue:2
Pagination:243-257
Date Published:Dec-31-2024
ISSN:2247-0735, 1223-2254
Keywords:1790), 1837), Brueelia-complex, Ischnocera, Melinirmus coromandelica n. sp. ex Ptilotula penicillatus penicillatus (Gould, Melinirmus Mey 2017, Melinirmus palmai n. sp. ex Anthochaera carunculata (Shaw, new species, Psocodea
Abstract:

Two new species of the genus Melinirmus Mey, 2017, are described from Australian honeyeaters (Meliphagidae). These are: Melinirmus coromandelica n. sp. ex Ptilotula penicillatus penicillatus (Gould, 1837) and Melinirmus palmai n. sp. ex Anthochaera carunculata (Shaw, 1790). A checklist of all known species of Brueelia-complex chewing lice known from the Meliphagidae is provided.

URL:https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/119999/
DOI:10.3897/travaux.67.e119999
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