Diversity of Fleas (Siphonaptera), Vectors of Plague Pathogens: the Flea Citellophilus tesquorum (Wagner, 1898), a Parasite of Ground Squirrels of the Genus Spermophilus

This paper presents the results of analysis of the taxonomic diversity, distribution, and host associations of the flea species recorded so far as the plague microbe vectors. The ecological features and epizootic significance of the flea Citellophilus tesquorum (Wagner, 1898), a parasite of ground s...

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Published inEntomological review Vol. 99; no. 5; pp. 565 - 579
Main Authors Medvedev, S. G., Kotti, B. K., Verzhutsky, D. B.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Moscow Pleiades Publishing 01.08.2019
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Geographical distribution
Life Sciences
Plague
Vectors
Zoology
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Summary:This paper presents the results of analysis of the taxonomic diversity, distribution, and host associations of the flea species recorded so far as the plague microbe vectors. The ecological features and epizootic significance of the flea Citellophilus tesquorum (Wagner, 1898), a parasite of ground squirrels, are specially considered.
ISSN:0013-8738
1555-6689
DOI:10.1134/S0013873819050014