Hesperoctenes
Kirkaldy, 1906
Hesperoctenes is a of parasitic in the , first described by Kirkaldy in 1906. Members of this genus are of bats (Chiroptera). The genus is distributed in Colombia and likely broader Neotropical regions, though published records are limited. As polyctenids, they represent a specialized lineage of adapted to mammalian .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hesperoctenes: /hɛˌspɛr.ɔkˈtɛ.nɛs/
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Distribution
Colombia; likely broader Neotropical distribution given associations
Host Associations
- bats - Chiroptera; specific not documented in available sources
Similar Taxa
- PolyctenesAlso in ; both are bat , but Hesperoctenes is distinguished by placement in Hesperocteninae versus Polycteninae