Species Bovicola (Bovicola) bovis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Cattle Biting Louse
Type data:
Neotype BMNH 422 ♀, Cyprus.Subsequent designation references:
Clay, T. & Hopkins, G.H.E. 1950. The early literature on Mallophaga (part I. 1758–1762). Bulletin of the British Museum (Natural History) Entomology 1(3): 221-272 pls 1-2 [227].Type host:
Bos taurus Linnaeus, 1758
Distribution
Extra Distribution Information
Probably cosmopolitan.
Ecological Descriptors
Ectoparasitic (host(s): Bos taurus Linnaeus, 1758 [BOVIDAE] Domestic Cattle).
Extra Ecological Information
Epidermal-feeder.
General References
Aguirre, J.M., Rodriguez, R., Gallego, J. & Soler Cruz, M.D. 1984. Redescription del Macho de Bovicola bovis (Linné, 1758) Kéler, 1938 (Mallophaga: Ischnocera). Revista Ibérica de Parasitología 44: 219-225 (taxonomy)
Lyal, C.H.C. 1985. A cladistic analysis and classification of trichodectid mammal lice (Phthiraptera: Ischnocera). Bulletin of the British Museum (Natural History) Entomology 51: 1-346 (taxonomy, phylogeny)
Matthysse J.G. 1944. Biology of the cattle biting louse and notes on cattle sucking lice. Journal of Economic Entomology 37: 436-442 (biology)
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 |