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Systematic & Applied Acarology
(2010) 15, 195–196.Parasitism of the carpenter bee, Xylocopa virginica (L.) (Hymenoptera: Apidae), by larval Dermacentor variabilis (Say) (Acari: Ixodidae)
JEROME GODDARD
1 & LAWRENCE BIRCHAM21Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, 100 Twelve Lane, Clay Lyle Entomology, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762, U.S.A. E-mail: jgoddard@entomology.msstate.edu
2220 Martin Drive South, Brandon, MS 39042 U.S.A.
Abstract
Seven larval
Dermacentor variabilis were found during April 2010 on a male carpenter bee, Xylocopa virginica, at Rayne, Louisiana, USA, while looking for chaetodactylid mites. One tick appeared to be partially engorged. Subsequently, 10 more carpenter bees (7 males, 3 females) were collected from the same location and examined for ticks. None were infested. The significance of this finding is discussed.References
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Accepted by R.G. Robbins 28 Sept. 2010; published 10 Dec. 2010
Accepted by Owen Seeman 15 Oct. 2010; published 10 Dec. 2010