Description of Blankaartia shatrovi n. sp. (Acari: Trombiculidae) From Brazil

The chigger mite genus Blankaartia includes 28 known species, of which 10 are distributed in the Nearctic and Neotropical regions. These species preferentially parasitize birds, but occasionally they can also be found on rodents, bats, and reptiles, showing low host selectivity. In the present study...

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Published in:Journal of medical entomology 2017-01, Vol.54 (1), p.82-90
Main Authors: Bassini-Silva, R., Jacinavicius, F. C., Mendoza-Roldan, J. A., Daemon, E., Barros-Battesti, D. M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
bird
Birds
Brazil
chigger mite
MORPHOLOGY, SYSTEMATICS, EVOLUTION
New species
Reptiles
Selectivity
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Summary:The chigger mite genus Blankaartia includes 28 known species, of which 10 are distributed in the Nearctic and Neotropical regions. These species preferentially parasitize birds, but occasionally they can also be found on rodents, bats, and reptiles, showing low host selectivity. In the present study, we report the presence of this genus in Brazil for the first time, including the first report of Blankaartia sinnamaryi (Floch and Fauran) and the description of a new species of Blankaartia collected from birds (Order Passeriformes).
ISSN:0022-2585
0022-2858
1938-2928
DOI:10.1093/jme/tjw149