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Galliphilopsis Skoracki and Sikora 2004
No full textGalliphilopsis Skoracki and Sikora, 2004 Galliphilopsis Skoracki and Sikora, 2004 b: 380. Type species: Galliphilopsis francolinus Skoracki and Sikora, 2004 by original designation. Until now, this genus included three species known to occur only in phasianid hosts (Phasianidae): G. bochkovi, G. francolinus and G. lophurus (Skoracki & Sikora 2005). Females of the Galliphilopsis, are small syringophilids inhabiting only small quills of covert and body feathers.Published as part of Skoracki, Maciej & Sikora, Bozena, 2011, Quill mites (Acari: Syringophilidae) associated with galliform birds (Aves: Galliformes), pp. 13-30 in Zootaxa 2966 on page 19, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.27823
Picobia passeri Skoracki and Sikora 2014
No full textPicobia passeri Skoracki and Sikora, 2014 (Figs. 45 A, B) Picobia passeri Skoracki and Sikora, 2014: 195, figs. 1–3. Types deposited in AMU and ZISP, examined. Type host: Passer domesticus (Linnaeus) (Passeriformes: Passeridae). Type locality: Russia. Host range and distribution. Monoxenous species associated with Passer domesticus (Linnaeus) (Passeriformes: Passeridae) in Russia (Skoracki & Sikora 2014).Published as part of Skoracki, Maciej, Sikora, Bozena & Spicer, Greg S., 2016, A review of the subfamily Picobiinae Johnston and Kethley, 1973 (Acariformes: Prostigmata: Syringophilidae), pp. 1-95 in Zootaxa 4113 (1) on page 59, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4113.1.1, http://zenodo.org/record/27150
Rafapicobia toxostoma Sikora, Fajfer and Skoracki 2011
No full text<i>Rafapicobia toxostoma</i> Sikora, Fajfer and Skoracki, 2011 <p>(Figs. 60 D, E)</p> <p> <i>Rafapicobia toxostoma</i> Sikora <i>et al</i>., 2011: 34, figs. 12–25. Types deposited in AMU, ZISP and ZSM, examined.</p> <p> Type host. <i>Toxostoma curvirostre</i> (Swainson) (Passeriformes: Mimidae). Type locality. USA.</p> <p> <b>Host range and distribution.</b> Monoxenous species inhabiting <i>Toxostoma curvirostre</i> (Swainson) (Passeriformes: Mimidae) in USA (Texas) (Sikora <i>et al</i>. 2011).</p>Published as part of <i>Skoracki, Maciej, Sikora, Bozena & Spicer, Greg S., 2016, A review of the subfamily Picobiinae Johnston and Kethley, 1973 (Acariformes: Prostigmata: Syringophilidae), pp. 1-95 in Zootaxa 4113 (1)</i> on page 78, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4113.1.1, <a href="http://zenodo.org/record/271508">http://zenodo.org/record/271508</a>
Picobia troglodytidus Sikora and Skoracki 2012
No full text<i>Picobia troglodytidus</i> Sikora and Skoracki, 2012 <p>(Figs. 37 D)</p> <p> <i>Picobia troglodytidus</i> Sikora <i>et al</i>., 2012: 62, figs. 11–19. Types deposited in AMU, ZISP and ZSM, examined.</p> <p> Type host: <i>Henicorhina leucophrys</i> (Tschudi) (Passeriformes: Troglodytidae). Type locality: Costa Rica.</p> <p> <b>Host range.</b> Monoxenous species inhabiting <i>Henicorhina leucophrys</i> (Tschudi) (Passeriformes: Troglodytidae) in Costa Rica (Sikora & Skoracki 2012).</p>Published as part of <i>Skoracki, Maciej, Sikora, Bozena & Spicer, Greg S., 2016, A review of the subfamily Picobiinae Johnston and Kethley, 1973 (Acariformes: Prostigmata: Syringophilidae), pp. 1-95 in Zootaxa 4113 (1)</i> on page 49, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4113.1.1, <a href="http://zenodo.org/record/271508">http://zenodo.org/record/271508</a>
Picobia corcoracus Skoracki, Glowska and Sikora 2008
No full text<i>Picobia corcoracus</i> Skoracki, Glowska and Sikora, 2008 <p>(Figs. 46 A, B)</p> <p> <i>Picobia corcoracus</i> Skoracki <i>et al</i>., 2008: 64, figs. 20–27. Types deposited in AMU, examined.</p> <p> Type host: <i>Corcorax melanorhamphos</i> (Vieillot) (Passeriformes: Corcoracidae). Type locality: Australia.</p> <p> <b>Host range and distribution.</b> Monoxenous species associated with <i>Corcorax melanorhamphos</i> (Vieillot) (Passeriformes: Corcoracidae) in Australia (Skoracki <i>et al</i>. 2008).</p>Published as part of <i>Skoracki, Maciej, Sikora, Bozena & Spicer, Greg S., 2016, A review of the subfamily Picobiinae Johnston and Kethley, 1973 (Acariformes: Prostigmata: Syringophilidae), pp. 1-95 in Zootaxa 4113 (1)</i> on page 60, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4113.1.1, <a href="http://zenodo.org/record/271508">http://zenodo.org/record/271508</a>
Pseudopicobia Skoracki, Scibek and Sikora. 2012
No full textGenus <i>Pseudopicobia</i> Skoracki, Scibek and Sikora, 2012 <p> <i>Pseudopicobia</i> Skoracki <i>et al</i>., 2012a: 230.</p> <p> Type species: <i>Pseudopicobia nonnula</i> Skoracki, Scibek and Sikora, 2012, by original designation.</p> <p> <b>Diagnosis.</b> FEMALE. Hypostomal apex rounded. Peritremes M-shaped. Setae <i>vi</i> situated posterior to level of setae <i>ve</i>. Propodonotal shield divided into 2 longitudinal sclerites, bearing bases of setae <i>ve</i>, <i>si</i> and <i>se</i>. Opisthonotal and genital lobes absent. Bases of setae <i>1a</i> coalesced. Pseudanal series represented by 2 pairs of setae. Genital setae absent. Apodemes I with thorn-like protuberances. Legs with full complement of solenidia. Antaxial and paraxial claws of legs III and IV unequal in size and shape. Physogastric form with distinctly enlarged idiosoma, wormshaped in outline.</p> <p>MALE. Features as in females except: each pseudanal and genital setal series represented by 2 pairs.</p> <p> <b>Species included.</b> Three species: <i>Psudopicobia</i> <i>nonnula</i> Skoracki <i>et al</i>., 2012; <i>P. malacoptila</i> Skoracki <i>et al</i>., 2012, and <i>P. hapaloptila</i> Skoracki <i>et al</i>., 2012.</p> <p> <b>Host range.</b> Galbuliformes (Bucconidae).</p> <p> <b>Distribution.</b> Neotropical region (Colombia, Ecuador).</p>Published as part of <i>Skoracki, Maciej, Sikora, Bozena & Spicer, Greg S., 2016, A review of the subfamily Picobiinae Johnston and Kethley, 1973 (Acariformes: Prostigmata: Syringophilidae), pp. 1-95 in Zootaxa 4113 (1)</i> on page 69, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4113.1.1, <a href="http://zenodo.org/record/271508">http://zenodo.org/record/271508</a>
Early Recollections of Elizabeth Byrtus (nee Sikora)
No full textNotes - One of Elizabeth Byrtus (Sikora)'s children recalls some of her family's history. The family was originally from Poland. Elizabeth was born, raised and schooled in Poland. Although she yearned to join a convent, she was unable to because of financial constraints. At 21, she was convinced to travel to America with her sister. Mrs. Byrtus went on to marry, have nine children, and run a prosperous farm. The farm employed many other immigrants as hired hands. The family was always willing to assist their fellow neighbours and immigrants (2 pages
Picobia lemi Skoracki, Glowska and Sikora 2008
No full text<i>Picobia lemi</i> Skoracki, Glowska and Sikora, 2008 <p> <i>Picobia lemi</i> Skoracki <i>et al</i>., 2008: 60, figs. 1–12. Types deposited in AMU, examined.</p> <p> Type host: <i>Manucodia chalybatus</i> (Forster) (Passeriformes: Paradisaeidae). Type locality: New Guinea.</p> <p> <b>Host range and distribution.</b> Oligoxenous species inhabiting the birds of paradise (Passeriformes: Paradisaeidae) of the genus <i>Manucodia</i>: <i>M. ater</i> (Lesson) and <i>M. chalybatus</i> (Forster), both from New Guinea (Skoracki <i>et al</i>. 2008).</p>Published as part of <i>Skoracki, Maciej, Sikora, Bozena & Spicer, Greg S., 2016, A review of the subfamily Picobiinae Johnston and Kethley, 1973 (Acariformes: Prostigmata: Syringophilidae), pp. 1-95 in Zootaxa 4113 (1)</i> on page 56, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4113.1.1, <a href="http://zenodo.org/record/271508">http://zenodo.org/record/271508</a>
Pseudopicobia nonnula Skoracki, Scibek and Sikora 2012
No full text<i>Pseudopicobia nonnula</i> Skoracki Scibek and Sikora, 2012 <p>(Figs. 53–55)</p> <p> <i>Pseudopicobia nonnula</i> Skoracki <i>et al</i>., 2012a: 230, figs. 1–13. Types deposited in AMU, ZSM and IPCAS, examined.</p> <p> Type host: <i>Nonnula frontalis</i> (Sclater) (Galbuliformes: Bucconidae). Type locality: Colombia.</p> <p> <b>Host range and distribution.</b> Monoxenous species parasitising <i>Nonnula frontalis</i> (Sclater) (Galbuliformes: Bucconidae) in Colombia (Skoracki <i>et al</i>. 2012a).</p>Published as part of <i>Skoracki, Maciej, Sikora, Bozena & Spicer, Greg S., 2016, A review of the subfamily Picobiinae Johnston and Kethley, 1973 (Acariformes: Prostigmata: Syringophilidae), pp. 1-95 in Zootaxa 4113 (1)</i> on page 69, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4113.1.1, <a href="http://zenodo.org/record/271508">http://zenodo.org/record/271508</a>
Pseudopicobia malacoptila Skoracki, Scibek and Sikora 2012
No full text<i>Pseudopicobia</i> <i>malacoptila</i> Skoracki, Scibek and Sikora, 2012 <p>(Figs. 56 A, B)</p> <p> <i>Pseudopicobia malacoptila</i> Skoracki <i>et al</i>., 2012a: 233, figs. 14–23. Types deposited in AMU, ZSM and IPCAS, examined.</p> <p> Type host: <i>Malacoptila panamensis</i> Lafresnaye (Galbuliformes: Bucconidae). Type locality: Colombia.</p> <p> <b>Host range and distribution.</b> Monoxenous species associated with <i>Malacoptila panamensis</i> Lafresnaye (Galbuliformes: Bucconidae) in Colombia (Skoracki <i>et al</i>. 2012a).</p>Published as part of <i>Skoracki, Maciej, Sikora, Bozena & Spicer, Greg S., 2016, A review of the subfamily Picobiinae Johnston and Kethley, 1973 (Acariformes: Prostigmata: Syringophilidae), pp. 1-95 in Zootaxa 4113 (1)</i> on page 72, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4113.1.1, <a href="http://zenodo.org/record/271508">http://zenodo.org/record/271508</a>
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