New data for feather mites (Acari: Astigmata) from birds in South Dobrudzha, Bulgaria

Abstract

The feather mite species on Certhia familiaris L., 1758, Crex crex (L., 1758), Jynx torquila (L., 1758) and Turdus pilaris L., 1758 are studied for the first time in South Dobrudzha Region (Bulgaria). As a result, four feather mite species are reported and two of these species - Analges certhiae Haller, 1878 and Grallobia rallorum (Robin, 1877) are new for the Bulgarian fauna.

Keywords

• feather mites
• birds
• south dobrudzha
• bulgaria