Asthenes dorbignyi (Passeriformes: Furnariidae) host of Argas neghmei (Acari: Argasidae)

Argas neghmei Kohls & Hoogstraal is a Neotropical tick species parasite of poultry and man in the arid western of the southern cone of America in Argentina and Chile. Males, females and nymphs of an argasid were collected from 20 to 22 of June, 2007 in nests of Creamy-breasted Canastero, Asthene...

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Published in:Experimental & applied acarology 2010-08, Vol.51 (4), p.419-422
Main Authors: Di Iorio, Osvaldo, Turienzo, Paola, Nava, Santiago, Mastropaolo, Mariano, Mangold, Atilio J., Acuña, Daniel González, Guglielmone, Alberto A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acari
Animal Ecology
Animal Genetics and Genomics
Animal Systematics/Taxonomy/Biogeography
Animals
Argas - genetics
Argas - physiology
Argas - ultrastructure
Argasidae
Argentina
Aves
Biological and medical sciences
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Bird Diseases - parasitology
Ectoparasites
Entomology
Female
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Furnariidae
Infectious diseases
Ixodidae
Life Sciences
Male
Medical sciences
Medically important nuisances and vectors, pests of stored products and materials: population survey and control
Miscellaneous
Molecular Sequence Data
Parasitic diseases
Passeriformes
Passeriformes - parasitology
Residential areas
RNA, Ribosomal, 16S - genetics
Tick Infestations - parasitology
Vectors. Intermediate hosts
Vertebrates: general zoology, morphology, phylogeny, systematics, cytogenetics, geographical distribution
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Summary:Argas neghmei Kohls & Hoogstraal is a Neotropical tick species parasite of poultry and man in the arid western of the southern cone of America in Argentina and Chile. Males, females and nymphs of an argasid were collected from 20 to 22 of June, 2007 in nests of Creamy-breasted Canastero, Asthenes dorbignyi (Reinchenbach) (Passeriformes: Furnariidae) at about 7 km S of La Poma (24°46′S, 66°12′W) and a male tick at 24°48′S, 66°10′W on Nov 27, 2008, Salta province, Argentina. Scanning electron microscope micrographies and sequences of 16S rDNA confirmed that the ticks found were A. neghmei . Development in breeding areas of A. dorbignyi is probably a source of infestation for animal premises and houses. However, the role of other unknown wild birds may also contribute to the invasion of A. neghmei in chicken houses or residences.
ISSN:0168-8162
1572-9702
DOI:10.1007/s10493-009-9333-4