Description of Raillietia flechtmanni sp. n. (Acari: Gamasida).
Raillietia flechtmanni sp. n. is described from the ear canal of its type host the domestic buffalo. The new species parasitizes cattle as well in Brazil.
Faccini
J L
JL
Departamento de Biologia Animal, UFRRJ, Seropédica, Brazil.
Leite
R C
RC
da Costa
A L
AL
D000818:Animals; D001938:Brazil; D002020:Buffaloes / Q000469:parasitology*; D004424:Ear Canal / Q000469:parasitology*; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D008924:Mite Infestations / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008925:Mites / Q000033:anatomy & histology*