Contribution to the knowledge of the Mallophaga (Phthiraptera, Amblycera, Ischnocera) of the Peruvian birds. Part 1

Authors

  • Luis A. Gomez-Puerta Laboratorio de Epidemiología y Economía Veterinaria. Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria. Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. Av. Circunvalación 2800, San Borja. Lima, Perú.
  • Nelly G. Cribillero Laboratorio de Patología Aviar. Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria. Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. Av. Circunvalación 2800, San Borja. Lima, Perú.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/rpb.v22i3.11441

Keywords:

Chewing lice, Mallophaga, Amblycera, Ischnocera, Peruvian birds.

Abstract

Nine species of Mallophaga from Peruvian birds are reported in this work. Two Mallophaga Amblycera: Heteromenopon laticapitis y Menacanthus pici, as well as seven Mallophaga Ischnocera: Alcedoffula theresae, Brueelia brunneinucha, Chelopistes meleagridis, Columbicola columbae, Paragoniocotes aratingae, Penenirmus jungens y Saemundssonia (Saemundssonia) lari, were identified morphologically. A brief description of each chewing lice and discussion about their hosts and distribution is done.

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12/31/2015

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How to Cite

Gomez-Puerta, Luis A., and Nelly G. Cribillero. 2015. “Contribution to the Knowledge of the Mallophaga (Phthiraptera, Amblycera, Ischnocera) of the Peruvian Birds. Part 1”. Revista Peruana De Biología 22 (3): 341-46. https://doi.org/10.15381/rpb.v22i3.11441.