Species Antarctophthirus mawsoni Harrison, 1937
- Antarctophthirus mawsoni Harrison, L. 1937. Mallophaga and Siphunculata. 2(1). 1-47 pls 1-3 in Johnston, T.H. (ed.). Scientific Reports, Australasian Antarctic Expedition 1911–1914, series C - Zoology and Botany. Sydney : Government Printer. [11].
Type data:
Holotype AM K.64350 ♀ (?AM), Adelie Land, Antarctica.Type host:
Ommatophoca rossi Gray, 1844
Distribution
Extra Distribution Information
Aust. Antarctic Terr.
Ecological Descriptors
Ectoparasitic (host(s): Ommatophoca rossi Gray, 1844 [PHOCIDAE] Ross Seal), sanguinivore.
General References
Leonardi, M.S. & Palma, R.L. 2013. Review of the systematics, biology and ecology of lice from pinnipeds and river otters (Insecta: Phthiraptera: Anoplura: Echinophthiriidae). Zootaxa 3630(3): 445–466
Murray, M.D. 1976. Insect parasites of marine birds and mammals. pp. 79-96 in Cheng, L. (ed.). Marine Insects. Amsterdam : North-Holland Publishing Co. (biology of Anoplura of seals)
History of changes
Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-Sep-2023 | Phthiraptera | 15-Sep-2023 | MODIFIED | Dr Alice Wells (ABRS) |
| 28-Sep-2022 | Phthiraptera | 26-Jul-2023 | MODIFIED | |
| 19-Jul-2012 | 15-Sep-2023 | MODIFIED | ||
| 15-Sep-2023 | MODIFIED |