Species Halipeurus confusus Palma, 2011
- Halipeurus (Halipeurus) confusus Palma, R.L. 2011. New taxa, new synonymies and new host records in the louse genus Halipeurus (Insecta: Phthiraptera: Philopteridae) parasitic on petrels (Aves: Procellariiformes). Zootaxa 3017: 1-45 [3].
Type data:
Holotype MONZ ♂, South East Island, Chatham Islands, New Zealand.
Paratype(s) MONZ numerous specimens (in many depositories), various localities, SW Pacific and subantarctic.Type host:
Pterodroma nigripennis (Rothschild, 1893) [PROCELLARIIDAE]
Miscellaneous Literature Names
- Halipeurus (Halipeurus) accentor Edwards, 1961 [mixed syntype series including H. confusus].
Introduction
The species has often been confused with others (see Palma 2011: 3).
Distribution
Extra Distribution Information
SW Pacific and subantarctic
IMCRA
Norfolk Island Province (21)
Ecological Descriptors
Ectoparasitic (host(s): Pterodroma nigripennis (Rothschild, 1893) [PROCELLARIIDAE] Black-winged Petrel).
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 | |
| 18-Apr-2016 | PHILOPTERIDAE | 15-Sep-2023 | MODIFIED | |
| 19-Jul-2012 | 15-Sep-2023 | MODIFIED | ||
| 28-Oct-2011 | 27-Oct-2011 | MOVED | ||
| 27-Oct-2011 | ADDED |