Ceratophyllus altus Tipton and Mendez (Siphonaptera : Ceratophyllidae) in Chile, with notes on the distribution of the genus Ceratophyllus Curtis 1832 in the Southern Hemisphere

Authors
Hastriter, MW
Citation
Mw. Hastriter, Ceratophyllus altus Tipton and Mendez (Siphonaptera : Ceratophyllidae) in Chile, with notes on the distribution of the genus Ceratophyllus Curtis 1832 in the Southern Hemisphere, P ENT S WAS, 103(3), 2001, pp. 582-585
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Entomology/Pest Control
Journal title
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON
ISSN journal
00138797 → ACNP
Volume
103
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
582 - 585
Database
ISI
SICI code
0013-8797(200107)103:3<582:CATAM(>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
Ceratophyllus altus Tipton and Mendez is reported from Huerquehue National Park, Pucon (39 degrees 07 ' 40 "S, 71 degrees 42 ' 01 "W), Cautin Province , Chile from the nest of Campephilus magellanicas (King). This is the third report of the genus Ceratophyllus Curtis occurring in South America and th e first record in Chile. Notes are provided on the distribution of the genu s Ceratophyllus in the Southern Hemisphere.