First host-association record for Leptus (Leptus) adaminae Haitilinger, 2004 (Trombidiformes: Erythraeidae)

Author(s)

Bassini-Silva, Ricardo ; de Souza, Bernardo Aguiar Gomes Telles ; Welbourn, Cal ; Barros-Battesti, Darci Moraes ; Jacinavicius, Fernando de Castro

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: BIOLOGIA; v. N/A, p. 6-pg., 2024-12-20.

Abstract

Leptus Latreille is the most diverse genus of Erythraeidae Robineau-Desvoidy, with 235 species worldwide distributed. In this study, we identified the species Leptus (Leptus) adaminae parasitizing the stingless bee in the state of Santa Catarina, southern Brazil. This is the first host-association as well as the first record for this Brazilian state to this mite species. Also, we have provided a worldwide list of Leptus spp. parasitizing hymenopteran species. (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: 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: 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