Rediscovery of Forcipomyia (Trichohelea) opilionivora (Lane, 1947) (Diptera, Ceratopogonidae) in Brazil after 75 years
The species Forcipomyia (Trichohelea) opilionivora (Lane, 1947) (Diptera, Ceratopogonidae) was rediscovered in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 75 years after its original description. This study aimed to investigate the ectoparasitic relationship between F. (T.) opilionivora and its host and...
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| author | Caio Cezar Dias Corrêa Leonardo Henrique Gil-Azevedo Amanda Cruz Mendes |
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| description | The species Forcipomyia (Trichohelea) opilionivora (Lane, 1947) (Diptera, Ceratopogonidae) was
rediscovered in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 75 years after its original description. This study
aimed to investigate the ectoparasitic relationship between F. (T.) opilionivora and its host and document
its occurrence, which was recorded serendipitously during the collection of Opiliones (harvestmen)
specimens in Parque Nacional do Itatiaia in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. After the collection, both
specimens were subjected to photographic documentation and preserved for further examination. This
study presents the 昀椀rst photographic record of the ectoparasitic relationship between F. (T.) opilionivora
and a harvestman, shedding light on a poorly studied interaction. The host specimen was identi昀椀ed as a
female of Holcobunus nigripalpis Roewer, 1910 (Opiliones, Sclerosomatidae), a gagrelline commonly
found in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Previous records of ectoparasitism between
Ceratopogonidae and harvestmen were limited to the family level (Sclerosomatidae species, speci昀椀cally
Gagrellinae or Leiobuninae). However, no speci昀椀c host species had been identi昀椀ed until now. The
rediscovery of F. (T.) opilionivora, along with the identi昀椀cation of its host, addresses a signi昀椀cant
gap in our knowledge regarding the biology and distribution of this species and provides valuable
insights into the intricate relationships between biting midges and arachnids. This study emphasizes
the need for further investigations into the biology of these ectoparasitic species and underscores the
importance of documenting and studying lesser-known interactions within ecosystems.
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| spelling | doaj.art-2fa3fd635de3411595669558a6533bb92023-09-18T14:59:25ZengPontificia Universidad JaverianaUniversitas Scientiarum0122-74832027-13522023-08-0128 224725510.11144/Javeriana.SC282.roftRediscovery of Forcipomyia (Trichohelea) opilionivora (Lane, 1947) (Diptera, Ceratopogonidae) in Brazil after 75 yearsCaio Cezar Dias Corrêa0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4877-617XLeonardo Henrique Gil-Azevedo1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0389-2185Amanda Cruz Mendes2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7220-6396Universidade Federal do Rio de JaneiroUniversidade Federal do Rio de JaneiroUniversidade do Estado do Rio de JaneiroThe species Forcipomyia (Trichohelea) opilionivora (Lane, 1947) (Diptera, Ceratopogonidae) was rediscovered in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 75 years after its original description. This study aimed to investigate the ectoparasitic relationship between F. (T.) opilionivora and its host and document its occurrence, which was recorded serendipitously during the collection of Opiliones (harvestmen) specimens in Parque Nacional do Itatiaia in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. After the collection, both specimens were subjected to photographic documentation and preserved for further examination. This study presents the 昀椀rst photographic record of the ectoparasitic relationship between F. (T.) opilionivora and a harvestman, shedding light on a poorly studied interaction. The host specimen was identi昀椀ed as a female of Holcobunus nigripalpis Roewer, 1910 (Opiliones, Sclerosomatidae), a gagrelline commonly found in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Previous records of ectoparasitism between Ceratopogonidae and harvestmen were limited to the family level (Sclerosomatidae species, speci昀椀cally Gagrellinae or Leiobuninae). However, no speci昀椀c host species had been identi昀椀ed until now. The rediscovery of F. (T.) opilionivora, along with the identi昀椀cation of its host, addresses a signi昀椀cant gap in our knowledge regarding the biology and distribution of this species and provides valuable insights into the intricate relationships between biting midges and arachnids. This study emphasizes the need for further investigations into the biology of these ectoparasitic species and underscores the importance of documenting and studying lesser-known interactions within ecosystems. https://revistas.javeriana.edu.co/index.php/scientarium/article/view/15-07-2023atlantic forest; biting-midges; brazil; ectoparasitism; opiliones. |
| spellingShingle | Caio Cezar Dias Corrêa Leonardo Henrique Gil-Azevedo Amanda Cruz Mendes Rediscovery of Forcipomyia (Trichohelea) opilionivora (Lane, 1947) (Diptera, Ceratopogonidae) in Brazil after 75 years Universitas Scientiarum atlantic forest; biting-midges; brazil; ectoparasitism; opiliones. |
| title | Rediscovery of Forcipomyia (Trichohelea) opilionivora (Lane, 1947) (Diptera, Ceratopogonidae) in Brazil after 75 years |
| title_full | Rediscovery of Forcipomyia (Trichohelea) opilionivora (Lane, 1947) (Diptera, Ceratopogonidae) in Brazil after 75 years |
| title_fullStr | Rediscovery of Forcipomyia (Trichohelea) opilionivora (Lane, 1947) (Diptera, Ceratopogonidae) in Brazil after 75 years |
| title_full_unstemmed | Rediscovery of Forcipomyia (Trichohelea) opilionivora (Lane, 1947) (Diptera, Ceratopogonidae) in Brazil after 75 years |
| title_short | Rediscovery of Forcipomyia (Trichohelea) opilionivora (Lane, 1947) (Diptera, Ceratopogonidae) in Brazil after 75 years |
| title_sort | rediscovery of forcipomyia trichohelea opilionivora lane 1947 diptera ceratopogonidae in brazil after 75 years |
| topic | atlantic forest; biting-midges; brazil; ectoparasitism; opiliones. |
| url | https://revistas.javeriana.edu.co/index.php/scientarium/article/view/15-07-2023 |
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