Redescription of the species Hooperella saccopteryx (Brennan and Jones, 1960) (Trombidiformes: Trombiculidae) and first record to Brazil

Author(s)

de Almeida, Beatriz Rocha ; Jacinavicius, Fernando de Castro ; Pesenato, Isabella Pereira ; Dornelas Jr, Leormando Fortunato ; Welbourn, Cal ; Ochoa, Ronald ; Camargo, Luis Marcelo Aranha ; Barros-Battesti, Darci Moraes ; Bassini-Silva, Ricardo

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: ACAROLOGIA; v. 64, n. 4, p. 9-pg., 2024-01-01.

Abstract

The Neotropical genus Hooperella Vercammen-Grandjean comprises four valid species, which are primarily found as parasites of bats. Currently, only Hooperella vesperuginis has been recorded in Brazil. In this study, we provide a comprehensive redescription of H. saccopteryx, incorporating data from the type series and newly identified specimens. These new specimens were only identified after a thorough examination of the types. We have included measurements of all seven leg segments, the opisthosoma ventral and sternal setae, which were not previously recorded. Notably, we observed differences in the number of specialized setae (sigma) on the genu of leg I. Furthermore, this examination marks the first record of H. saccopteryx in Brazil. (AU)

• 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
• FAPESP's process: 22/11576-0 - Investigation of Rickettsia spp., Orientia spp. and Borrelia spp. in chigger mites (Trombiculidae and Leeuwenhokiidae) from Brazil
• Grantee: Isabella Pereira Pesenato
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
• FAPESP's process: 24/01231-0 - Integrative taxonomy of neotropical chiggers (Trombidiformes: Trombiculidae and Leeuwenhoekiidae), including monitoring of pathogens from the families Anaplasmataceae, Bartonellaceae, and Rickettsiaceae
• Grantee: Fernando de Castro Jacinavicius
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• FAPESP's process: 23/09381-9 - Morphological and molecular characterization of trombiculid mites (Acari: Mesostigmata: Macronyssidae) parasites of bats in Brazil
• Grantee: Beatriz Rocha de Almeida
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• 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