Ricinus butleri n. sp. (Insecta: Phthiraptera, Amblycera, Ricinidae) from the Rufous-capped Spinetail Synallaxis ruficapilla (Aves, Passeriformes, Funariidae)
Fri, 2007-02-02 15:01 — Vince Smith
| Title | Ricinus butleri n. sp. (Insecta: Phthiraptera, Amblycera, Ricinidae) from the Rufous-capped Spinetail Synallaxis ruficapilla (Aves, Passeriformes, Funariidae) |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2000 |
| Authors | Oniki, Y |
| Journal | Rudolst |
| Volume | 10 |
| Pages | 53-58 |
| Accession Number | 38800 |
| Keywords | mtax; PHP ; n.sp. ; taxonomy ; Ricinus ; Furnariidae |
| Abstract | The amblyceran chewing louse Ricinus butleri n. sp. (Ricinidae) is described and illustrated from a Brazilian furnariid, the Rufous-capped Spinetail Synallaxis ruficapilla (Viellot, 1819). It belongs to the R. invadens group. Some experiences about Ricinus infestation on South American passerines are presented. |
| URL | http://www.phthiraptera.org/Publications/3197.pdf |
