Angularella audubonensis sp. n. (Dilepididae) and Other Cestodes of Cliff Swallows in Colorado

Authors

Jeffrey D. Stamper, University of Northern Colorado
Gerald D. Schmidt, University of Northern Colorado

Document Type

Article

Date of this Version

1-1984

Citation

Proceedings of the Helminthological Society of Washington (January 1984) 51(1)

Comments

Copyright 1984, Helminthological Society of Washington. Used by permission

Abstract

One hundred forty-five cliff swallows, Petrochelidon pyrrhonota, were examined for cestodes in two separate surveys in Weld County, Colorado. Seven species representing four genera were found. Angularella audubonensis sp. n. is differentiated by the small size of the rostellar hooks (8.4-13.5 μm) and the medial relationship of the cirrus pouch to the osmoregulatory canals. Other species collected were Angularella beema, Anonchotaenia globata, Mayhewia ababili, Vitta magniuncinata, Vitta parvirostris and Vitta riparia. Seven new hosts and geographic distribution records were established for Colorado, and six new records were determined for North America.