New species of the genus Spinturnix (Acari: Mesostigmata: Spinturnicidae) on Corynorhinus mexicanus (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae) in central Mexico

J Med Entomol. 1998 Jul;35(4):543-50. doi: 10.1093/jmedent/35.4.543.

Abstract

The new species Spinturnix traubi was found on the bat Corynorhinus mexicanus in Tlaxcala, Mexico. The female, male, female deutonymph, male deutonymph, and protonymph are described and illustrated.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Chiroptera / parasitology*
  • Female
  • Male
  • Mite Infestations / parasitology
  • Mite Infestations / veterinary*
  • Mites / anatomy & histology
  • Mites / classification*