New Distributional Records for Ectoparasites (Acari: Laelapidae, Myocoptidae) of the Woodland Vole, Microtus pinetorum (Rodentia: Cricetidae) from Polk County, Arkansas

Abstract

The woodland vole, Microtus pinetorum is a common Arkansas rodent found statewide. To our knowledge, it has been surveyed only once in the state for ectoparasites. Here, a single specimen was examined and found to be infested with three species of mites, including Androlaelaps fahrenholzi, Laelaps alaskensis, and Myocoptes japonensis. This is the first time L. alaskensis and M. japonensis have been reported from Arkansas.