On three species of chewing lice (Mallophaga: Ischnocera) from the common emerald-dove and the spotted imperial-pigeon (Aves: Columbiformes) in the Philippines

Issue Date

1-2013

Abstract

Two species of Philippine wild birds, Chalcophaps indica (common emerald-dove) and Ducula carola carola (spotted imperial-pigeon) were examined for the presence of chewing j lice. Three species of chewing lice of the suborder Ischnocera and belonging to two genera were found and identified. These are Columbicola guimaraesi from the former bird, and both Columbicola cavifrons and Auricotes philippinensis from the latter bird species occurring as a mixed infestation. The female Auricotes philippinensis is recorded and described for the first time. Photographs of all three species and illustration of the subgenital plate (genitalia) and posterior end of the female Auricotes philippinensis are provided. The occurrence of Columbicola cavifrons on Ducula carola carola constitutes a new host record for the parasite.

Source or Periodical Title

Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine

ISSN

0031-7705

Volume

50

Issue

1

Page

42-46

Document Type

Article

College

College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)

Language

English

Subject

Auricotes philippinensis, Chewing lice, Columbicola cavifrons, Columbicola guimaraesi, Dove, Philippines, Pigeon

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