Parasitism of the Carpenter Bee, Xylocopa virginica (L.) (Hymenoptera: Apidae), by Larval Dermacentor variabilis (Say) (Acari: Ixodidae)

Authors

• Jerome Goddard, Mississippi State University
• Lawrence Bircham

ORCID

Goddard: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2617-7141

MSU Affiliation

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology

Creation Date

2026-10-30

Abstract

Seven larval Dermacentor variabilis were found during April 2010 on a male carpenter bee, Xylocopa virginica, at Rayne, Louisiana, USA, while looking for chaetodactylid mites. One tick appeared to be partially engorged. Subsequently, 10 more carpenter bees (7 males, 3 females) were collected from the same location and examined for ticks. None were infested. The significance of this finding is discussed.

Publication Date

12-10-2010

Publication Title

Systematic and Applied Acarology

Publisher

Systematic and Applied Acarology Society

First Page

195

Last Page

196

Rights

© 2010 Systematic & Applied Acarology Society

Recommended Citation

Goddard, J., & Bircham, L. (2010). Parasitism of the carpenter bee, Xylocopa virginica (L.) (Hymenoptera: Apidae), by larval Dermacentor variabilis (Say) (Acari: Ixodidae). Systematic and Applied Acarology, 195–196. https://doi.org/10.11158/saa.15.3.4