The genus Meromenopon (Mallophaga: Menoponidae) from the Coraciiformes (Aves) [Insects]

Four species of Meromenopon are recognized, described, and keyed. These include M. marshalli, a new species from Merops leschenaulti from Thailand and Burma. M. concii Tendeiro is placed in synonymy with M. meropis Clay and Meinertzhagen.

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Published in:Journal of the Kansas Entomological Society 1977-04, Vol.50 (2), p.215-221
Main Authors: Price, Roger D., Emerson, K. C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Entomology
Male animals
Male genitalia
Parallel plates
Thorax
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Summary:Four species of Meromenopon are recognized, described, and keyed. These include M. marshalli, a new species from Merops leschenaulti from Thailand and Burma. M. concii Tendeiro is placed in synonymy with M. meropis Clay and Meinertzhagen.
ISSN:0022-8567
1937-2353