Bat flies (Diptera: Nycteribiidae) from Mount Makiling, Luzon Island: new host and distribution records, with a checklist of species found in the Philippines

Alvarez, James; Lit, Ireneo L.; Alviola, Phillip A.

doi:10.15560/15.1.1509

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“…All five of the focal bat species in this study inhabit caves and manmade structures and host a variety of ectoparasite families. Chaerephon plicatus has been found infested with bat flies (Diptera: Nycteribiidae), fleas (Siphonaptera: Ischnopsyllidae), ticks (Ixodida: Argasidae, Ixodidae), mites (Trombidiformes: Myobiidae; Sarcoptiformes: Sarcoptidae, Listrophoridae), and bat bugs (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) in Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand [ 69 – 72 ]. Taphozous melanopogon hosts bat flies (Diptera: Nycteribiidae, Streblidae), ticks (Ixodida: Argasidae), mites (Trombidiformes: Myobiidae, Trombiculidae; Sarcoptiformes: Listrophoridae; Mesostigmata: Macronyssidae, Spinturnicidae), and bat bugs (Hemiptera: Polyctenidae) in Thailand, Malaysia, Burma, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and India [ 69 , 73 – 77 ].…”

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Diversity and phylogenetic relationships among Bartonella strains from Thai bats

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Bartonellae are phylogenetically diverse, intracellular bacteria commonly found in mammals. Previous studies have demonstrated that bats have a high prevalence and diversity of Bartonella infections globally. Isolates (n = 42) were obtained from five bat species in four provinces of Thailand and analyzed using sequences of the citrate synthase gene (gltA). Sequences clustered into seven distinct genogroups; four of these genogroups displayed similarity with Bartonella spp. sequences from other bats in Southeast Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Thirty of the isolates representing these seven genogroups were further characterized by sequencing four additional loci (ftsZ, nuoG, rpoB, and ITS) to clarify their evolutionary relationships with other Bartonella species and to assess patterns of diversity among strains. Among the seven genogroups, there were differences in the number of sequence variants, ranging from 1–5, and the amount of nucleotide divergence, ranging from 0.035–3.9%. Overall, these seven genogroups meet the criteria for distinction as novel Bartonella species, with sequence divergence among genogroups ranging from 6.4–15.8%. Evidence of intra- and intercontinental phylogenetic relationships and instances of homologous recombination among Bartonella genogroups in related bat species were found in Thai bats.

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Diversity and phylogenetic relationships among Bartonella strains from Thai bats

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“…The ecology and distribution of Stylidia cf. euxesta, Brachytarsina species, Raymondia species, and Megastrebla nigriceps in Indonesia are still unknown although some studies have been performed in Malaysia (Azhar et al, 2015) and Philippines (Alvarez et al, 2015). The present study could provide information on the identification and correlation between the number of bat and bat flies species found in Lombok Island.…”

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“…The captured bats were identified based on external morphology by measuring the length of the forearm (FA), third metacarpal (3MT), head body (HB), tibia (TIB), tail (TL), and hindfoot (HF), following the method used by Srinivasulu et al (2010). The morphology of collected bat flies, including the head, thorax, abdomen, and wing, was identified under a microscope (Olympus, Japan, 40×) as reported by Azhar et al (2015) and Alvarez et al (2015).…”

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Identification of Blood-sucking Flies of Bats in Lombok Island, Indonesia

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Atma²,

Ningtyas³

2022

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Bats and blood-sucking bat flies have an important role in transmitting several hemoparasites. Bat flies have been identified as vectors transmitting hemoparasites from wild bats. The purpose of the present study was to identify bats and their blood-sucking flies as vectors of hemoparasites in bat caves located at Lombok Island, Indonesia. In the course of the study, a survey was conducted on three bat caves from September to December 2018. The bats were captured by a net trap and the species of bats and bat flies were identified. A total of 66 captured bats were identified as Hipposideros species (n = 28), Eonycteris spelaea (n = 23), and Taphozouss species (n = 15). The blood-sucking flies were identified as Eucampsipoda sundaica on Eonycteris spelaea, and Stylidia cf. euxesta, Brachytarsina species, Raymondia species, and Megastrebla nigriceps on Hipposideros species. The results showed that five species of blood-sucking flies were present in captured bats. The bat and blood-sucking flies can influence the transmission of Polychromophilus species, Babesia species, Plasmodium species, and Trypanosoma species to humans and other hosts.

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“…Makiling include the Philippine forest rat, Luzon shrew, small Luzon forest mouse, and a new species of Apomys (de Guia et al 2011). A survey by Alvarez et al (2015) in MFR identified new bats fly species such as Cyclopodia garrula Maa, C. horsfieldide Mejeire, Eucampsipoda philippinensis Ferris, Penicillidia acuminate Theodor, and Phthiridiumbra chyacantha Theodor. Also, they identified C. garrula as a new record in Luzon.…”

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Updating of Makiling Biodiversity Information System (MakiBIS) and Analysis of Biodiversity Data

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Abstract. Magcale-Macandog DB, Lapitan FRG, Laruya JM, Valerio JIF, Aguila JCD, Mesina CAL, Santos TMF, Cuevas ANT, Baylon KD, Silapan IM, Dimalobot R, Edrial JD, Larida NJA, Natuel FA, Perez MAGLD, Quinones SGL. 2021. Updating of Makiling Biodiversity Information System (MakiBIS) and Analysis of Biodiversity Data. Biodiversitas 22: 211-226. Mt. Makiling is a Philippine biodiversity hotspot listed as one of the 170 conservation priority areas established by the Philippine government. With the vast amount of ecological and biological information about the flora and fauna of Mt. Makiling, the Makiling Biodiversity Information System (MakiBIS) was developed to serve as a repository for these data. MakiBIS may serve as a prototype in the development of a national BIS that will be useful in addressing the need to set a national baseline, measurable targets, and indicators to facilitate the assessment of biodiversity status and as a basis for decision-making.The MakiBIS project started in 2011 and was last updated in 2014. In 2019, a new version of the information system was updated to take advantage of current web technologies in software development. The new MakiBIS’ (MakiBIS 2.0) frontend was written using ReactJS, while its backend functions were coded using NodeJS, and the database tables were compressed and optimized for faster queries. MakiBIS 2.0 was published online and can be accessed at www.makibis.com.The MakiBIS 2.0 database was populated with biodiversity information from published botanical and faunal survey studies conducted in Mt. Makiling. Biodiversity information includes taxonomic classification, botanical description, habitat, mode of reproduction, economic use, endemism, and conservation status. The MakiBIS database was analyzed for patterns, trends, distribution, and potential threats that will be useful towards the conservation and management of these biodiversity resources.

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Bat flies (Diptera: Nycteribiidae) from Mount Makiling, Luzon Island: new host and distribution records, with a checklist of species found in the Philippines

Cited by 12 publications

References 5 publications

Diversity and phylogenetic relationships among Bartonella strains from Thai bats

Diversity and phylogenetic relationships among Bartonella strains from Thai bats

Identification of Blood-sucking Flies of Bats in Lombok Island, Indonesia

Updating of Makiling Biodiversity Information System (MakiBIS) and Analysis of Biodiversity Data

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