Species Saemundssonia (Saemundssonia) meridiana Timmermann, 1950
- Saemundssonia meridiana Timmermann, G. 1950. Saemundssonia meridiana n. sp., eine bemerkenswerte neue Mallophagenart von Sterna anaethetus Scopoli. Parasitological News, Reykjavik 1(1): 1-4 [1].
Type data:
Holotype BMNH ♂, Hell Gate Is., Antigua.
Paratype(s) BMNH ♀ (labelled as allotype).Type host:
Sterna anaethetus melanoptera Swainson, 1837
Distribution
States
Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia
Ecological Descriptors
Ectoparasitic (host(s): Onychoprion anaethetus (Scopoli, 1786) [LARIDAE] Bridled Tern).
Extra Ecological Information
Feather-feeder.
General References
Ward, R.A. 1955. Biting lice of the genus Saemundssonia (Mallophaga: Philopteridae) occurring on terns. Proceedings of the United States National Museum 105(3353): 83-100 [89] (systematics, illustration)
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 | ||
| 15-Sep-2023 | MODIFIED |