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New species of Apoloniinae (Acari: Trombiculidae) from the Laysan albatross taken in the Midway Islands and key to the species of Apoloniinae of the world

January 1, 1989

Womersia midwayensis Goff, Sievert and Sileo is described as a new species from specimens taken off a Laysan albatross chick, Diomedea immutabilis (L.), collected on Sand Island, Midway Islands. A key to the genera and species of larval Apoloniinae of the world is given.

Citation Information

Publication Year 1989
Title New species of Apoloniinae (Acari: Trombiculidae) from the Laysan albatross taken in the Midway Islands and key to the species of Apoloniinae of the world
DOI 10.1093/jmedent/26.5.484
Authors M.L. Goff, P.R. Sievert, L. Sileo
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Journal of Medical Entomology
Index ID 1004108
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization National Wildlife Health Center