Ctenophthalmus nobilis (Rothschild, 1898), (rodent flea, a rodent flea)


16 Mar 2004 at OSGR: SU56 in Berks, England

Record SummaryFemale from nest in plastic compost bin collected 29 Feb 04
Found asFemale imago
Date16 March 2004
Reared, cultured etc(Date may be unnatural as specimen was cultured, reared, grown or otherwise kept in captivity)
Capture methodnest stored and searched
OS grid refOSGR: SU56
Lat/Lon51° 20’ N, 1° 10’ W
Vice CountyBerks, VC no: 22
CountryEngland
Voucher16 Mar 2004[B]
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Notes:

Genal comb with 3 spines.

Spiracular fossa of tergum VIII Y-shaped.

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