Species Docophoroides murphyi (Kellogg, 1914)
- Eurymetopus murphyi Kellogg, V.L. 1914. Mallophaga from birds of the South Atlantic. Brooklyn Institute Museum Science Bulletin 2(4): 80-89 [87].
Type data:
Lectotype USNM RCM-1383 ♂, South Atlantic Ocean.
Paralectotype(s) USNM 2♀.Subsequent designation references:
Emerson, K.C. 1961. The Vernon L. Kellogg Mallophaga type material in the United States National Museum. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington 63(4): 247-254 [250].Type host:
Macronectes giganteus (Gmelin, 1789) - Docophoroides hunteri 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. [42].
Type data:
Holotype AM K-64384 ♂, Adelie Land, Antarctica.
Paratype(s) AM ♀ (labelled as allotype).Type host:
Macronectes giganteus (Gmelin, 1799)
Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy
- Emerson, K.C. 1961. The Vernon L. Kellogg Mallophaga type material in the United States National Museum. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington 63(4): 247-254 [250]
Distribution
States
New South Wales, Tasmania
Extra Distribution Information
Macquarie Island, Australian Antarctic Territory, Heard Island.
IMCRA
Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Macquarie Island Province (24), West Tasmania Transition (9)
Other Regions
Australian Antarctic Territory, Heard & McDonald Islands (Aust. Terr.)
Ecological Descriptors
Ectoparasitic (host(s): Macronectes halli Mathews, 1912 [PROCELLARIIDAE] Northern Giant-petrel; Macronectes giganteus (Gmelin, 1789) [PROCELLARIIDAE] Southern Giant-petrel).
Extra Ecological Information
Feather-feeder.
General References
Clay, T. & Moreby, C. 1967. Mallophaga (biting lice) and Anoplura (sucking lice). Part 2: Keys and locality lists of Mallophaga and Anoplura. 10. pp. 157–196 in Gressitt, J.L. (ed.) Antarctic Research Series. Washington D.C. : American Geophysical Union. [161] (systematics, illustration, Australian record)
Green, R.H. & Palma, R.L. 1991. A list of lice (Insecta: Phthiraptera) recorded from Tasmania. Records of the Queen Victoria Museum, Launceston 100: 1-43 [13] (Australian record)
History of changes
| 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 | |
| 18-Apr-2016 | PHILOPTERIDAE | 15-Sep-2023 | MODIFIED | |
| 19-Jul-2012 | 15-Sep-2023 | MODIFIED | ||
| 15-Sep-2023 | MODIFIED |