A new species of suricatoecus [occidentalis] (Mallophaga: Trichodectidae) from the western cusimanse, Crossarchus obscurus (Carnivora: Viverridae)

The new species, Suricatoecus occidentalis, is described and illustrated from specimens taken off Crossarchus obscurus F. Cuvier (Carnivora: Viverridae) from the Ivory Coast and Nigeria. A key to the species in the Suricatoecus helogale group is provided.

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Published inThe Florida entomologist Vol. 63; no. 4; pp. 505 - 508
Main Authors Emerson, K.C, Price, R.D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Florida Entomological Society 01.12.1980
Subjects
Entomology
New species
Paratypes
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Summary:The new species, Suricatoecus occidentalis, is described and illustrated from specimens taken off Crossarchus obscurus F. Cuvier (Carnivora: Viverridae) from the Ivory Coast and Nigeria. A key to the species in the Suricatoecus helogale group is provided.
Bibliography:L05
L60
8015616
ISSN:0015-4040
1938-5102
DOI:10.2307/3494537