Abstract

Nymphs of Argas (Chiropterargas) cordiformis , new species, and larvae presumed to represent this species are described. Larval hosts were Nycteris thebaica damarensis Peters in the Uis tin mine, Omaruru District, South-West Africa. The larva resembles those of A. (C.) boueti Roubaud and Colas-Belcour and of A. (C.) confusus Hoogstraal. The nymph differs from those of these species chiefly in the remarkable cordiform body shape and in the absence of posterior paired organs.

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