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1 July 1990 Ectoparasites of Ring-necked Pheasants in Nebraska
William R. Payne, David W. Oates, Glen E. Dappen
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Abstract

In 1971, 1983 and 1984, ectoparasites were identified on 61 ring-necked pheasants (Phasianus colchicus) from Nebraska. Birds were collected throughout the state from 11 of 93 counties. Four species of chewing lice (Mallophaga) were collected: Lipeurus maculosus, Goniodes colchici, Lagopoecus colchicus and Amyrsidea megalosoma. One species of analgid mite, Megninia sp. was collected. Apparently, this species is new and undescribed. The four mallophagan species have not been reported from Nebraska.

Payne, Oates, and Dappen: Ectoparasites of Ring-necked Pheasants in Nebraska
William R. Payne, David W. Oates, and Glen E. Dappen "Ectoparasites of Ring-necked Pheasants in Nebraska," Journal of Wildlife Diseases 26(3), 407-409, (1 July 1990). https://doi.org/10.7589/0090-3558-26.3.407
Received: 20 March 1985; Published: 1 July 1990
KEYWORDS
Acari
chewing lice
ectoparasites
Mallophaga
mites
Phasianus colchicus
ring-necked pheasant
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