Discovery and successful development of Cuterebra americana (Diptera: Oestridae) from an atypical host, Rattus rattus (Rodentia: Muridae), in Florida, U.S.A.

Authors

  • Phillip E. Kaufman Entomology and Nematology Department, IFAS, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-0620 USA
  • Lois A. Wood Entomology and Nematology Department, IFAS, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-0620 USA

Keywords:

bot fly, eastern woodrat, obligate parasite, Neotoma floridana, pack rat

Abstract

We provide the first documented occurrence of the woodrat bot fly, Cuterebra americana successfully completing larval development from the roof rat, Rattus rattus. We also document the pupal development time and atypical host damage from this infestation.

 

Sumario

Se documenta la primera aparición documentada de la mosca de tórsalo de la rata de madera, Cuterebra americana en completar su desarrollo larval con éxito en la rata de los tejados, Rattus rattus. Ademas, documentamos el tiempo de desarrollo de pupa y daño atípico al hospedero de esta infestación.

 

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