Distributional data and taxonomic notes on the flea Strepsylla (Siphonaptera: Ctenophthalmidae: Neopsyllinae: Phalacropsyllini)

Roxana Acosta

doi:10.22201/ib.20078706e.2011.4.710

Distributional data and taxonomic notes on the flea Strepsylla (Siphonaptera: Ctenophthalmidae: Neopsyllinae: Phalacropsyllini)

Authors

Roxana Acosta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22201/ib.20078706e.2011.4.710

Keywords:

parasites, New world fleas, peromyscines, taxonomic characters

Abstract

Strepsylla Traub, 1950 is considered a New World flea genus, parasitizing, in most cases, species of Muridae,
particularly peromyscines. Thirteen species of Strepsylla are addressed with respect to their taxonomic characters, host
preferences and geographic distribution. A detailed list of material is included.