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.
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1 July 1990
Ectoparasites of Ring-necked Pheasants in Nebraska
William R. Payne,
David W. Oates,
Glen E. Dappen
Journal of Wildlife Diseases
Vol. 26 • No. 3
July 1990
Vol. 26 • No. 3
July 1990
Acari
chewing lice
ectoparasites
Mallophaga
mites
Phasianus colchicus
ring-necked pheasant