Infestation of Rhynchopsyllus pulex (Siphonaptera: Tungidae) on Molossus molossus (Chiroptera) in Southeastern Brazil.
The infestation of Rhynchopsyllus pulex on the bat Molossus molossus was observed using mist-nets opened between constructions in the Primatological Center, in Guapimirim, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Projeto Morcegos Urbanos, Fundação Riozoo, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20940-040, Brasil. morcegos@pcrj.rj.gov.br
D000818:Animals; D001938:Brazil / Q000453:epidemiology; D002685:Chiroptera / Q000469:parasitology*; D004478:Ectoparasitic Infestations / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D015995:Prevalence; D005423:Siphonaptera