First species of chewing louse (Phthiraptera: Ischnocera) from the endangered plains-wanderer Pedionomus torquatus (Charadriiformes: Pedionomidae)

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2026
Authors:D. R. Gustafsson
Journal:Zootaxa
Volume:5849
Issue:1
Pagination:121-130
Date Published:Jul-09-2026
ISSN:1175-5334, 1175-5326
Keywords:Australia, Lipeurus angustissimus, new species, Pedionomus torquatus, Turnicola ossiani
Abstract:

The chewing louse Turnicola ossiani new species (Phthiraptera: Ischnocera) is fully described and illustrated from the endangered plains-wanderer, Pedionomus torquatus Gould, 1840. This is the first species of chewing louse known from this host, and the first from the family Pedionomidae. The existing recovery program for the host should also consider action to safeguard the population of T. ossiani.

URL:https://mapress.com/zt/article/view/zootaxa.5849.1.6
DOI:10.11646/zootaxa.5849.1.6
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