Species Gliricola porcelli (Schrank, 1781)
- Pediculus porcelli Schrank, F.P. 1781. Envmeratio insectorvm Avstriae indigenorum. Avgvstae Vindelicorvm. pp. 476–548 4 pl. [500].
Type data:
Neotype BMNH 584 ♂, Río de Janeiro, Brazi.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 [254].Type host:
Cavia porcellus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Distribution
Extra Distribution Information
Probably cosmopolitan.
Introduced.
Ecological Descriptors
Ectoparasitic (host(s): Cavia porcellus (Linnaeus, 1758) [CAVIIDAE] Guinea Pig).
Extra Ecological Information
Host captive.
General References
Calaby, J.H. & Murray, M.D. 1991. Phthiraptera. pp. 421-428 in CSIRO (ed.). The Insects of Australia. A textbook for students and research workers. Melbourne : Melbourne University Press Vol. 1 xiii 542 pp. (Australian record)
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 |