New data on the occurrence of Demodex lacrimalis (Acari, Demodecidae) of the wood mouse Apodemus sylvaticus (Rodentia, Muridae)

Demodex auricularissp. nov. (Acari: Demodecidae) from the ear canal of the European wood mouseApodemus sylvaticus(Rodentia: Muridae)

“…Demodex auricularis sp. nov., similar to D. agrarii, demonstrated relatively low infestation levels (D. auricularis: 16.7%, D. agrarii: 7.5-13.5%) (Bukva 1994;Izdebska and Cydzik 2010;) compared to other demodecid mites found in these hosts (Izdebska and Fryderyk 2012;Izdebska and Rolbiecki 2013a). This is probably related to location, which certainly limits transmission possibilities between host individuals.…”

“…The wood mouse is a common species of a wide ecological spectrum -it is observed in scrub on forest boundaries, in forest glades, fields, parks, and during the winter it can relocate to buildings. In this context, it may be a synanthrope, treated sometimes as a pest (Pelz 1989;Musser and Carleton 2005;Schlitter et al 2008;Izdebska and Fryderyk 2012). Thus, it was intensively explored by parasitologists.…”

“…Previous observation of four species of Demodecidae parasitizing this host suggested that this is a well-recognized rodent, also in the context of Demodecidae occurrence; however, such studies have been conducted sporadically. Data about them appear in only a few articles (Hirst 1918(Hirst , 1919Bregetova et al 1955;Lukoschus and Jongman 1974;Bukva et al 1992;Izdebska and Fryderyk 2012;Izdebska and Rolbiecki 2013a). Meanwhile, these mites exhibit strict specificity, in terms of both host and topic, optimally using various microhabitats provided by the skin and other structures of the host body (Izdebska and Rolbiecki 2013a).…”

“…agrarii Bukva, 1994 were recorded from the common hair follicles, the vibrissae area, meibomian glands and from the ear canals of the striped field mouse Apodemus agrarius (Pallas, 1771), respectively (Izdebska and Rolbiecki 2013a). Analogical set of species associated with different microhabitations on the host body was observed in the wood mouse A. sylvaticus Linnaeus, 1758: Demodex apodemi, Demodex longior (Hirst, 1918), D. lacrimalis Lukoschus & Jongman, 1974 were collected from the common hair follicles, vibrissae hair follicles of the nasal area and the meibomian glands of the eyelids of this host, respectively (Hirst 1919;Izdebska and Fryderyk 2012). Additionally Ophthalmodex apodemi Bukva, Nutting & Desch, 1992 was also related to the ocular area of the wood mouse (Bukva et al 1992).…”

A New Species of <I>Demodex</I> (Acari: Demodecidae) With Data on Topical Specificity and Topography of Demodectic Mites in the Striped Field Mouse <I>Apodemus agrarius</I> (Rodentia: Muridae)

“…It is also a synurbic species (Andrzejewski et al 1978), that is, species that colonizes or is found within urban ecosystems. Parasitofauna of the striped Þeld mouse is relatively well explored, including three species of demodectic mites reported for this mouse so far: Demodex apodemi (Hirst, 1918) (ϭDemodex arvicolae apodemi Hirst, 1918), Demodex agrarii Bukva, 1994, and Demodex huttereri Mertens, Lukoschus et Nutting 1983(Bregetova et al 1955Hirst 1918Hirst , 1919Mertens et al 1983;Bukva 1994;Izdebska and Cydzik 2010;Izdebska et al 2011;Izdebska 2012). The Þrst one is related to common hair follicles, especially in the skin of the head, while the next one inhabits the external auditory meatus, and the third oneÑthe meibomian glands of the eyelids.…”