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Reinstatement of Eutrombicula butantanensis (Fonseca, 1932) (Trombidiformes: Trombiculidae)

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Author(s):
Bassini-Silva, Ricardo ; Barros-Battesti, Darci Moraes ; Jacinavicius, Fernando de Castro
Total Authors: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: Systematic Parasitology; v. N/A, p. 6-pg., 2022-05-28.
Abstract

Eutrombicula Ewing is currently represented with more than 80 species worldwide parasitizing amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. In the present study, we examined the type series and additional material of two Neotropical chigger's species: Eutrombicula butantanensis (Fonseca) and E. ophidica (Fonseca). Eutrombicula butantanensis (Fonseca) was previously synonymized with E. alfreddugesi (Oudemans). However, we are proposing the reinstatement of E. butantanensis as a valid species. Besides that, we are proposing that E. ophidica is a junior synonym of E. butantanensis. Beyond the morphological similarities, E. butantanensis and E. ophidica were initially described to the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil, and were accidentally collected parasitizing the skin of a human. Besides that, we are increasing the knowledge about E. butantanensis on Brazil's national territory, recording new locality and host associations. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 19/19853-0 - Chigger mites (Acari: Trombiculidae and Leeuwenhoekiidae) parasites of vertebrates: morphological studies and investigation of the presence of Rickettsia spp
Grantee:Fernando de Castro Jacinavicius
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 18/24667-8 - Catalogue of types of the family Trombiculidae sensu lato (Acari: Trombidiformes) deposited in the national Chigger collection of the USNM and use of LT-SEM technique for a better interpretation of the morphological characters
Grantee:Ricardo Bassini Silva
Support Opportunities: Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 17/01416-7 - Chigger mites from Brazilian birds: morphological studies and investigation of the presence of pathogens
Grantee:Ricardo Bassini Silva
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 20/11755-6 - Taxonomy and microbiome of mites that parasitize bats in Brazil: study of the presence of pathogens and symbiotic commensal communities in these ectoparasites
Grantee:Ricardo Bassini Silva
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral