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Louse flies (Diptera: Hippoboscidae) of Romania: New records and novel host–parasite and hyperparasites associations

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study presents records of ectoparasitic flies from the family Hippoboscidae collected in Romania between 2022 and 2024. A total of seven species were recorded, with Pseudolynchia canariensis (Macquart in Webb & Berthelot, 1839) representing a new record for the fauna of Romania. To the best of the authors' knowledge, many of the parasite-host associations are new and are previously unpublished. In addition, a graphical network illustrating these associations is provided. This network highlights the frequency and diversity of host-parasite interactions across the study sites. The recorded phoresis of Guimaraesiella (Mallophaga) on Ornithomya avicularia (Linnaeus, 1758) and the hyperparasites Hemimyialges macdonaldi (Evans et al. 1963) and Myialges anchora Sergent & Trouessart, 1907 (both Acariformes: Epidermoptidae) on Ornithoica turdi (Olivier in Latreille, 1811) are newly documented in Romania.

Source: International Journal for Parasitology Parasites and Wildlife

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijppaw.2025.101100

Authors: Laura Mlynárová, Peter Manko, Alexandru-Mihai Pintilioaie, Laura-Elena Topală, Martin Hromada, Jozef Oboňa

Institutions: University of Prešov, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, University of Bucharest, University of Zielona Góra

Language: English

Topic: Diptera species taxonomy and behavior

Subfield: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,930

OpenAlex ID: W4411078467

FWCI: 0.958

Cites: 60

Cited by: 1

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