A review of the flea genera Hectopsylla Frauenfeld and Rhynchopsyllus Haller (Siphonaptera : Pulicidae)

Authors
Hastriter, MW Mendez, E
Citation
Mw. Hastriter et E. Mendez, A review of the flea genera Hectopsylla Frauenfeld and Rhynchopsyllus Haller (Siphonaptera : Pulicidae), P ENT S WAS, 102(3), 2000, pp. 613-624
Citations number
32
Categorie Soggetti
Entomology/Pest Control
Journal title
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON
ISSN journal
00138797 → ACNP
Volume
102
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
613 - 624
Database
ISI
SICI code
0013-8797(200007)102:3<613:AROTFG>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
Rhynchopsyllus, a monotypic genus, is proposed as a new junior synonym of H ectopsylla. A key for the 12 species of Hectopsylla is provided with annota tion of host preferences and geographical distribution of Hectopsylla pulex (Haller).