scholarly journals First report of a parasitic mite, Leptotrombidium (Hypotrombidium) subquadratum (Lawrence) (Acari : Trombiculidae : Trombiculinae), from dogs and children in the Bloemfontein area, South Africa : case report

Author(s):  
H. Heyne ◽  
E.A. Ueckermann ◽  
L. Coetzee

Leptotrombidium subquadratum larvae were collected for the first time in 1994 from dogs in Bloemfontein. The larvae have been collected annually, during the summer months, over a period of 6-7 years. Previously the only known hosts were scrub hare (Lepus saxatilis) (locality unknown) and short-snouted elephant shrew (Elephantulus brachyrhynchus) (Kruger National Park). These mites cause severe itching and dermatitis in humans and dogs.

Koedoe ◽  
1985 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
I.L. Rautenbach ◽  
M.B. Fenton ◽  
L.E.O. Braack

Five species of insectivorous bats are reported for the first time from the Kruger National Park. One of these, Pipistrellus anchietai, represents a new record for the southern African Subregion, and two species, Laephotis botswanae and Nycteris woodi are recorded for the first time for the Republic of South Africa. The remaining two species, Eptesicus melckorum and Tadarida ansorgei are first records of ' occurrence for the Transvaal. The species richness of the bat fauna of the Kruger National Park, and particularly of the Pafuri area, is reviewed.


Crustaceana ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
pp. 509-523 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Avenant-Oldewage ◽  
Hazel M. Marx

AbstractThe morphology of the gill parasite Lamproglena clariae Fryer, 1956, from the Olifants River, Kruger National Park, South Africa, was studied with the aid of light and scanning electron microscopy. Ultrastructural details of all appendages are given as well as a table and map with information on the occurrence and distribution of L. clariae in Africa. Important morphological findings include: the observation of only one claw on the maxilla; first time findings and descriptions of the nuchal organ, upper and lower lips, the fifth pair of legs and circular openings on all appendages.


Koedoe ◽  
1984 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
I.L Rautenbach ◽  
D.A Schlitter ◽  
L.E.O Braack

Data on the distributions of seven species of bats in South Africa are discussed. Four species, Hipposideros commersoni, Pipistrellus rueppellii, Tadarida ansorgei and T. fulminans are reported for the first time from South Africa and all but T. @ ansorgei from the Kruger National Park. Rhinolophus simulator and Kerivoula lanosa are recorded for the first time from the Kruger National Park. The subspecies relationship of Eptesicus hottentotus in the eastern part of South Africa is reviewed.


Koedoe ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Annelize Botha ◽  
J. Heyns

Descriptions are given of Proleptonchus krugeri spec. nov., Afractinolaimus zairensis (Baqri, Coomans & van der Heiden, 1975) and Aquatides thornei fSchneider, 1937), recorded here for the first time from South Africa. New distribution records are given for Tyieptus striatus Heyns, 1963. Additional information is given and morphometric data are tabulated, and where appropriate, illustrations are also given.


Koedoe ◽  
1979 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
I. L Rautenbach ◽  
G De Graaff ◽  
U De V Pienaar

On a recent collecting expedition in the Kruger National Park, the occurrence of seven species of small mammals (one shrew and six bats) within the confines of this sanctuary was confirmed for the first time. One species (Pipistrellus rusticus) is reported for the first time from within the borders of the Transvaal, whereas another species (Myotis bocagei) is reported for the first time for the Republic of South Africa. The seven species are briefly discussed and the collections where the specimens have been accessioned are indicated.


Koedoe ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Annelize Botha ◽  
J. Heyns

Complete descriptions are given of Mesodorylaimus potus Heyns, 1963, a new record for the Kruger National Park and M. aegypticus (Andrassy, 1958) recorded here for the first time from South Africa. Additional information and new distribution records are given for Mesodorylaimus sp. cf paralitoralis (Basson & Heyns, 1974) and Thornenema haldum (Thome, 1939). A compendium is also presented for the 17 recognized Mesodorylaimus species from South Africa.


Koedoe ◽  
1993 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Annelize Botha ◽  
J. Heyns

Descriptions are given oi'0.\'vdirusgangeticusS\c\dic\i, 1966, Laimydorus africanus spec. nov. and Rhaljclolainms terrestris De Man, 1880, recorded for the first time from South Africa. New distribution records are given for Dorylaimellus {Axodorylaimellus) caffrae (Kruger, 1965). Additional information is given and morphometric data are tabulated and where appropriate, illustrations are also given.


Koedoe ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Annelize Botha ◽  
J. Heyns

Nygolaimus elainnae n.sp. is described and compared with Nygolaimus directus Heyns, 1968. Complete descriptions are also given of Lahronema mauritiense Williams, 1959, recorded here for the first time from South Africa, and Discolaimium sublatum Heyns, 1963, a new record from the Kruger National Park. The following are also new records: Discolaimus monoplanus Heyns, 1963 andXiphinema brevicolle Lordello & Da Costa, 1961, while Eudorylaimus diadematus (Cobb in Thorne & Swanger, 1936) ndrassy, 1959, Discolaimus major Thorne, \939,Xiphinemaelongatum Schuurmans Stekhoven & Teunissen, 1938 SindXiphinemavariahile Heyns, 1966 have been recorded from the Park before.


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