Redescription of Spinturnix punctata (Sundevall, 1833) (Acari, Mesostigmata, Spinturnicidae), a specific parasite of Barbastella barbastellus (Chiroptera, Vespertilionidae)

Abstract

The authors redescribe Spinturnix punctata (Sundevall 1833) (Acari, Mesostigmata, Spinturnicidae), specific parasite of Barbastella barbastellus (Chiroptera, Vespertilionidae) with original illustrations and morphology study. A synopsis of the knowledge, concerning the Spinturnicidae ectoparasites of Vespertilionidae in the palearctic region is presented.