Resumo

ACOSTA, Roxana. Distributional data and taxonomic notes on the flea Strepsylla (Siphonaptera: Ctenophthalmidae: Neopsyllinae: Phalacropsyllini). Rev. Mex. Biodiv. [online]. 2011, vol.82, n.4, pp.1154-1162. ISSN 2007-8706.

Strepsylla Traub, 1950 is considered a New World flea genus, parasitizing, in most cases, species of Muridae, particularly peromyscines. Thirteen species of Strepsylla are addressed with respect to their taxonomic characters, host preferences and geographic distribution. A detailed list of material is included.

Palavras-chave : parasites; New world fleas; peromyscines; taxonomic characters.

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