Cross-Mating Studies with Psoroptes ovis (Hering) and Psoroptes cuniculi Delafond (Acarina: Psoroptidae)

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Abstract
Reciprocal cross-matings of P. ovis and P. cuniculi [from rabbits] occurred and produced viable offspring through the F2 generation. Hybrids of these crosses were infective to both rabbits and cattle. Mean lengths of the male l4 setae of the parental species differed significantly from each other as well as from those of the hybrid males. P. ovis and P. cuniculi are not reproductively isolated. Because viable, fertile hybrids are produced, cross-matings of P. ovis and P. cuniculi are not suitable as a suppression method of cattle scabies.

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