Species Bovicola (Bovicola) ovis (Schrank, 1781)
Sheep Body Louse
- Pediculus ovis Schrank, F.P. 1781. Envmeratio insectorvm Avstriae indigenorum. Avgvstae Vindelicorvm. pp. 476–548 4 pl. [502].
Type data:
Neotype BMNH 586 ♂, Río de Janeiro, Brazil.Subsequent designation references:
Clay, T. & Hopkins, G.H.E. 1954. The early literature on Mallophaga (part III, 1776–1786). Bulletin of the British Museum (Natural History) Entomology 3(6): 223-266 pls 10-12 [255].Type host:
Ovis aries Linnaeus, 1758
Distribution
Extra Distribution Information
Probably cosmopolitan.
Introduced.
Ecological Descriptors
Ectoparasitic (host(s): Ovis aries Linnaeus, 1758 [BOVIDAE] Sheep).
Extra Ecological Information
Epidermal-feeder.
General References
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)
Murray, M.D. 1957. The distribution of the eggs of mammalian lice on their hosts. I. Description of the oviposition behaviour. Australian Journal of Zoology 5: 13-18 (ecology)
Murray M.D. & Gordon G. 1969. Ecology of lice on sheep. VII. Populations dynamics of Damalinia ovis (Schrank). Australian Journal of Zoology 17: 179-186 (ecology)
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 |