Lemurpediculus robbinsi

Lemurpediculus robbinsi is an ectoparasite of Crossley's dwarf lemur, Cheirogaleus crossleyi A. Grandidier, in Madagascar.[1] Both sexes of the louse species are distinct from the two previously known species of Lemurpediculus, L. verruculosus (Ward) and L. petterorum Paulian.

Lemurpediculus robbinsi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Psocodea
Family: Polyplacidae
Genus: Lemurpediculus
Species:
L. robbinsi
Binomial name
Lemurpediculus robbinsi
Durden, Blanco & Seabolt, 2017

Crossley's dwarf lemur is endangered, so its obligate parasites must also be considered endangered.[1]

Lemurpediculus robbinsi is not yet known to be a vector of pathogens or parasites to its host.[1]

Morphology

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Lemurpediculus robbinsi is morphologically similar to other Lemurpediculus species, but can be taxonomically separated from them based on the shape of the subgenital plate of the female and the shape of the genitalia of the male.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Durden LA, Blanco MB, Seabolt MH. 2017. Two New Species of Sucking Lice (Phthiraptera: Anoplura: Polyplacidae) From Endangered, Hibernating Lemurs (Primates: Cheirogaleidae). Journal of Medical Entomology 2017 May 1;54(3):568-575. doi: 10.1093/jme/tjw185. PMID 28399297, DOI: 10.1093/jme/tjw185/