First Record of Streblidae, Raymondia alulata Speiser, 1908 (Diptera: Streblidae), in Swaziland and a Review of the Genus Raymondia and Their Hosts in Africa

Julie Teresa Shapiro, Eder Barbier, Ara Monadjem

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Abstract

Species of the genus Raymondia (Diptera: Streblidae) are obligate ectoparasites of bats. They have a wide distribution across Africa and are associated with many different bat species. Here we present the first record of this family in Swaziland. The ectoparasites were of the species Raymondia alulata and were found parasitizing individuals of the species Nycteris thebaica. We review the status of Raymondia species known in Africa, including specimen records, hosts, and host distributions and provide an updated identification key for species in this genus.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)249-268
Number of pages20
JournalActa Chiropterologica
Volume18
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jun 2016
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Chiroptera
  • Distribution
  • bat flies
  • ectoparasite
  • host-parasite relationships
  • parasitism

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Animal Science and Zoology

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