taxonID	type	description	language	source
573BA654FF97FFBAB739FBFC0AE0F934.taxon	description	Adult male and female (Figs. 4 – 7).	en	Springer, Andrea, Durden, Lance A., Kiene, Frederik, Klein, Annette, Rakotondravony, Romule, Ehlers, Julian, Greiman, Stephen E., Blanco, Marina B., Zohdy, Sarah, Kessler, Sharon E., Strube, Christina, Radespiel, Ute (2023): Molecular phylogenetics of the sucking louse genus Lemurpediculus (Insecta: Phthiraptera), ectoparasites of lemurs, with descriptions of three new species. International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife (Biol. J. Linn. Soc.) 20: 138-152, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002
573BA654FF97FFBAB739FBFC0AE0F934.taxon	materials_examined	Material studied. 3 adult males, 6 adult females.	en	Springer, Andrea, Durden, Lance A., Kiene, Frederik, Klein, Annette, Rakotondravony, Romule, Ehlers, Julian, Greiman, Stephen E., Blanco, Marina B., Zohdy, Sarah, Kessler, Sharon E., Strube, Christina, Radespiel, Ute (2023): Molecular phylogenetics of the sucking louse genus Lemurpediculus (Insecta: Phthiraptera), ectoparasites of lemurs, with descriptions of three new species. International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife (Biol. J. Linn. Soc.) 20: 138-152, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002
573BA654FF97FFBAB739FBFC0AE0F934.taxon	description	Description: MALE (Fig. 4 A and B, 5 A, B, 6 A, B, C) (n = 3): Total body length of Holotype, 1.070 mm (mean, 1.028 mm; range, 0.992 – 1.070 mm). Head and thorax moderately sclerotized; abdomen weakly sclerotized. Head (Fig. 4 A and B, 5 A, 6 A): Longer than wide with smoothly rounded, sclerotized anterior margin, indented anterio-lateral dorsal margins, broadening posteriorly, and then indented and narrowing to rounded posterior margin dorsally. Massive and distinctive protuberance on ventral head bearing two large posterolaterally-directed acuminate (pointed) spikes. Head with smooth integument. Maximum head width of Holotype, 0.162 mm (mean, 0.160 mm, range, 0.148 – 0.170 mm). One central Principal Head Seta, 1 small Ventral Preantennal Seta, and 3 Oral Setae on each side. Two Sutural Head Setae, 3 Dorsal Marginal Head Setae, 3 – 4 Anterior Marginal Head Setae, 1 Dorsal Anterior Head Seta, 1 Dorsal Anterior Central Head Seta, 1 stout, medially-directed Dorsal Posterior Central Head Seta, 1 long Dorsal Principal Head Seta, and 1 stout Dorsal Accessory Head Seta (borne on small protuberance) on each side. Antennae 5 - segmented; segment 1 much broader than long, segment 2 much longer than broad, segments 3 and 4 about as broad as long and broadening apically, segment 5 about as broad as long and not broadening apically; patches of sensilla present postero-apically on segments 4 and 5 in addition to terminal sensilla on segment 5. No distinct sexual dimorphism in antennal segments. Thorax (Fig. 4 A and B, 6 B): Slightly broader than head; maximum thorax width of Holotype, 0.235 mm (mean, 0.225 mm; range, 0.215 – 0.235 mm). Thoracic sternal plate (Figs. 4 B and 6 B) with elongate narrow anterior process and small anterolateral and posterolateral rounded protuberances on main body of plate which narrows posteriorly to indented posterior margin; 2 long posteriorly-directed setae inserted on posterior margin of plate. Dorsal thorax with distinctive large squarish sclerotized plate with anteromedial indentation, anterolateral indentation, median depression with notal pit, and small posterior rounded extension. Thorax with smooth integument. Mesothoracic spiracle diameter of Holotype, 0.023 mm (mean, 0.023 mm; all specimens, 0.023 mm). One Dorsal Principal Thoracic Seta (DPTS) on each side but no accessory setae present. DPTS length in Holotype, 0.117 mm (mean, 0.109 mm, 0.105 – 0.117 mm). Legs each terminating in broad tibio-tarsal claw; claws slightly increasing in size from forelegs to midlegs and hindlegs; coxae variously shaped (Fig. 4 B). Abdomen (Fig. 4 A and B, 5 A): Broader than thorax with mammillated integument except on subgenital plate (Figs. 4 B and 5 A). Tergites and Sternites absent (as for genus). Two long Dorsal Central Abdominal Setae (DCAS) on abdominal segment 1, 4 DCAS on segments 2 – 8, 1 long Dorsal Lateral Abdominal Seta (DLAS) on each side on segments 4 – 6 and 8; 1 short medial seta and 1 long lateral seta on each side of subgenital plate. Two long setae and 4 – 5 shorter setae at posterior margin of abdomen. Four long Ventral Central Abdominal Setae (VCAS) on each of abdominal segments 2 – 7, 2 long DCAS on segment 9 and 2 shorter DCAS on segment 10. All DCAS, DLAS, VCAS and VLAS borne on small sclerites. Pair of lateral spiracles present on abdominal segments 3 – 8. Small seta posterior to penultimate spiracle and pair of long marginal setae posterior to last spiracle on each side. Small subtriangular paratergal plate present on each side of abdominal segment 4, and surrounding spiracle on that segment; with 1 long internal Paratergal Seta (PrS) and 1 short internal PrS on paratergal plate. Genitalia (Figs. 5 B and 6 C): Basal apodeme distinctly longer than parameres and differentially sclerotized, posteriorly. Parameres very broad with truncate anterior margin and tapering posteriorly to acuminate apex; smoothly curved lateral margins and straight medial margins except for antero-medial notch on each paramere; distinct posterior bifidly sclerotized areas on each paramere. Anterior subcircular endomere curving posteriorly to converging arms each with rounded apex; medial rounded lobe on each converging arm of anterior endomere just posterior to medial notch on each paramere. V-shaped posterior endomere, with small anterior indentation, situated between posteriorly extending arms of anterior endomere. Broad aedeagal sclerite with elongate posterior extension, situated between anterior and posterior endomeres, at junction of basal apodeme and parameres; elongate, sinuous sclerite present on both sides of aedeagal sclerite. Pseudopenis narrow, smoothly rounded apically, and just extending to apices of parameres. Subgenital plate (Figs. 4 B and 5 B) distinctly smooth in contrast to surrounding mammillate abdominal integument, extending anteriorly to abdominal segment 6, with 2 broad posterior lobes, slightly tapering anteriorly to 2 anterolateral extensions. Dorsal outline of subgenital plate also smooth and with 20 – 22 small setae. FEMALE (Figs. 5 C, 6 D and 7 A, B) (n = 6): Total body length of Allotype, 1.425 mm (mean, 1.343 mm; range, 1.153 – 1.425 mm). Head, thorax and abdomen as in male unless indicated otherwise. Head (Figs. 5 C and 7 A, B): Maximum head width of Allotype, 0.180 mm (mean, 0.172 mm; range, 0.164 – 0.180 mm). Thorax (Figs. 5 C and 7 A, B): Maximum thorax width of Allotype, 0.245 mm (mean, 0.234 mm; range, 0.223 – 0.251 mm). Mesothoracic spiracle diameter of Allotype, 0.024 mm (mean, 0.024 mm; range, 0.023 – 0.024 mm). DPTS length of Allotype, 0.122 mm (mean, 0.114 mm; range, 0.111 – 0.122 mm). Two long posterior setae present on thoracic sternal plate on 1 side in 1 specimen. Abdomen (Figs. 5 C and 7 A, B): Broader than thorax. Nine rows of long DCAS; row 1 with 2 DCAS, rows 2 – 9 each with 4 DCAS. Smoothly curved plate posterior to last row of DCAS with 7 – 8 slightly shorter setae. One long DMAS on each side of abdominal segments 3 – 8. Eight rows of VCAS; row 1 with 2 VCAS, rows 2 – 8 each with 4 VCAS. One long VMAS on each side of abdominal segments 3 – 7.1 small seta posterior to each spiracle. Genitalia (Figs. 5 C, 6 D and 7 B): Subgenital plate surface smooth, broadly curved anteriorly, then indented in posterior portion and tapering posteriorly to acuminate apex. Two horizontally elongate lacunae in plate, one on each side of midline; each lacuna with 3 short setae. Vulvar fimbriae extensive. Gonopods indistinct; gonopods VIII each with 3 small setae; gonopods IX lacking setae. Patch of ~ 20 long, curved setae posterolateral to gonopods on each side. Small terminal setae (4 – 6) present on each side of genital aperture. 3.2.2. Taxonomic summary Type host: Microcebus ravelobensis Zimmermann et al. (1998) (Golden-Brown Mouse Lemur).	en	Springer, Andrea, Durden, Lance A., Kiene, Frederik, Klein, Annette, Rakotondravony, Romule, Ehlers, Julian, Greiman, Stephen E., Blanco, Marina B., Zohdy, Sarah, Kessler, Sharon E., Strube, Christina, Radespiel, Ute (2023): Molecular phylogenetics of the sucking louse genus Lemurpediculus (Insecta: Phthiraptera), ectoparasites of lemurs, with descriptions of three new species. International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife (Biol. J. Linn. Soc.) 20: 138-152, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002
573BA654FF97FFBAB739FBFC0AE0F934.taxon	materials_examined	Type locality: Madagascar (northwestern): Boeny Region, Ankarafantsika National Park, Ambanjabe landscape (coordinates: ‒ 16.32 S, 46.72 E), collector: Frederik Kiene, August 2017. Site of infestation: External body surface and fur. Type specimens: Holotype male (USNMENT 00981950), Allotype female (USNMENT 00981951), 1 Paratype male, 4 Paratype females; U. S. National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC, USA.	en	Springer, Andrea, Durden, Lance A., Kiene, Frederik, Klein, Annette, Rakotondravony, Romule, Ehlers, Julian, Greiman, Stephen E., Blanco, Marina B., Zohdy, Sarah, Kessler, Sharon E., Strube, Christina, Radespiel, Ute (2023): Molecular phylogenetics of the sucking louse genus Lemurpediculus (Insecta: Phthiraptera), ectoparasites of lemurs, with descriptions of three new species. International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife (Biol. J. Linn. Soc.) 20: 138-152, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002
573BA654FF97FFBAB739FBFC0AE0F934.taxon	etymology	Etymology: This species is named for the late Prof. Dr. Elke Zimmermann in recognition of her long-term engagement for the Ankarafantsika National Park and its lemur fauna, her major scientific achievements, and her never-ending interest in mouse lemur biology, socio-ecology, communication, evolution and health. In describing the host species (M. ravelobensis) of L. zimmermanni in 1998 (Zimmermann et al., 1998), she also facilitated a better understanding of the native parasite diversity in Madagascar. Zoobank accession number: LSID: urn: lsid: zoobank. org. act: 4 FEC 9 CCA-C 72 D- 4 BF 3 – 8 C 02 - D 0388003 E 820.	en	Springer, Andrea, Durden, Lance A., Kiene, Frederik, Klein, Annette, Rakotondravony, Romule, Ehlers, Julian, Greiman, Stephen E., Blanco, Marina B., Zohdy, Sarah, Kessler, Sharon E., Strube, Christina, Radespiel, Ute (2023): Molecular phylogenetics of the sucking louse genus Lemurpediculus (Insecta: Phthiraptera), ectoparasites of lemurs, with descriptions of three new species. International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife (Biol. J. Linn. Soc.) 20: 138-152, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002
573BA654FF92FFB4B739F9430BDCFA90.taxon	description	Adult male (Figs. 8 and 9).	en	Springer, Andrea, Durden, Lance A., Kiene, Frederik, Klein, Annette, Rakotondravony, Romule, Ehlers, Julian, Greiman, Stephen E., Blanco, Marina B., Zohdy, Sarah, Kessler, Sharon E., Strube, Christina, Radespiel, Ute (2023): Molecular phylogenetics of the sucking louse genus Lemurpediculus (Insecta: Phthiraptera), ectoparasites of lemurs, with descriptions of three new species. International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife (Biol. J. Linn. Soc.) 20: 138-152, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002
573BA654FF92FFB4B739F9430BDCFA90.taxon	materials_examined	Material studied. 2 adult males.	en	Springer, Andrea, Durden, Lance A., Kiene, Frederik, Klein, Annette, Rakotondravony, Romule, Ehlers, Julian, Greiman, Stephen E., Blanco, Marina B., Zohdy, Sarah, Kessler, Sharon E., Strube, Christina, Radespiel, Ute (2023): Molecular phylogenetics of the sucking louse genus Lemurpediculus (Insecta: Phthiraptera), ectoparasites of lemurs, with descriptions of three new species. International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife (Biol. J. Linn. Soc.) 20: 138-152, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002
573BA654FF92FFB4B739F9430BDCFA90.taxon	description	Description: MALE (Fig. 8 A and B, 9 A, B, C) (n = 2): Total body length of Holotype, 1.002 mm (mean, 1.028 mm; range, 1.002 – 1.053 mm). Morphology as for L. zimmermanni sp. nov. unless stated otherwise. Head (Figs. 8 A and 9 A): Longer than wide; anterior margin almost straight and heavily sclerotized. Lateral margins of head indented immediately posterior to antennae, then bulging laterally to small protuberance on each side, and then slightly tapering to straight posterior margin. Ventral surface of head with two massive narrow acuminate spikes; spikes distinctly longer and narrower than spikes on ventral head in L. zimmermanni sp. nov. or L. tsimanampesotsae sp. nov. Antennal morphology and head setae as in L. zimmermanni sp. nov. except antennal segment 5 slightly broader than long. Maximum head width of Holotype, 0.181 mm (mean, 0.175 mm; range, 0.168 – 0.181 mm). Thorax (Figs. 8 A and 9 B): Thorax slightly wider than head. Maximum thorax width, 0.255 mm (mean, 0.245 mm; range 0.234 – 0.255 mm). Thoracic sternal plate (Fig. 9 B) similar to that of L. zimmermanni sp. nov. but posterior margin straight and 2 long setae inserted just posterior to posterior margin of plate. DPTS length of Holotype, 0.135 mm (mean, 0.130 mm: range, 0.125 – 0.135 mm). Mesothoracic spiracle diameter of Holotype, 0.025 mm (mean, 0.026 mm; range, 0.025 – 0.026 mm). Abdomen (Fig. 8 A): Broader than thorax with mammillated integument except on subgenital plate. Two long DCAS on each of abdominal segments 1 and 2; 4 long DCAS on each of segments 3 – 9; 2 long DCAS on segment 10. One long DLAS on each side on segments 3 – 7; 1 short medial seta and 1 long lateral seta on each side of subgenital plate. Two long setae and 2 shorter setae at posterior margin of abdomen. Four long VCAS on each of abdominal segments 2 – 8, and 4 shorter VCAS on segment 9. One long VLAS present on each side on segments 2 – 7. Pair of lateral spiracles present on abdominal segments 3 – 8. Pair of long marginal setae posterior to last spiracle on each side. Small subtriangular paratergal plate present on each side of abdominal segment 4, and surrounding spiracle on that segment; with 1 long PrS and 1 short PrS on paratergal plate. Genitalia (Figs. 8 B and 9 C): Basal apodeme slightly longer than parameres and with arms distinctly tapering and converging anteriorly. Parameres very broad anteriorly, tapering posteriorly to acuminate apex, and with straight medial margins and smoothly curved lateral margins; distinct posterior sclerotized areas on each paramere (different in shape to sclerotized areas in L. zimmermanni sp. nov. and L. tsimanampesotsae sp. nov.). Anterior subcircular endomere curving posteriorly to converging arms each with rounded apex and with small medial protrusion on each side near anterior margin of parameres. Yshaped posterior endomere situated between posterior arms of subcircular endomere and smaller Y-shaped aedeagal endomere situated between junction of parameres and basal apodeme; aedeagal endomere with 1 vertically elongate postero-lateral sclerite on each side. Pseudopenis narrow and extending slightly beyond posterior apices of parameres. Subgenital plate (Fig. 8 B) with curved posterior margin medially and straight posterior margins laterally, progressing to slightly concave lateral margins leading to small apex on each side, and converging concave lateral margins extending to anterolateral extension on each side. 3.2.4. Taxonomic summary	en	Springer, Andrea, Durden, Lance A., Kiene, Frederik, Klein, Annette, Rakotondravony, Romule, Ehlers, Julian, Greiman, Stephen E., Blanco, Marina B., Zohdy, Sarah, Kessler, Sharon E., Strube, Christina, Radespiel, Ute (2023): Molecular phylogenetics of the sucking louse genus Lemurpediculus (Insecta: Phthiraptera), ectoparasites of lemurs, with descriptions of three new species. International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife (Biol. J. Linn. Soc.) 20: 138-152, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002
573BA654FF92FFB4B739F9430BDCFA90.taxon	biology_ecology	Type host: Microcebus gerpi Radespiel, Ratsimbazafy, Rasoloharijaona, Raveloson, Andriaholinirina, Rakotondravony, Randrianarison and Randrianambinina, 2011 (Gerp’ s mouse lemur) Type locality: Madagascar (east-central): Tamatave Province, Mandrizavona Sahafina (‒ 18.810 S, 48.976 E) (Holotype male and Paratype male), collector: Romule Rakotondravony, collection date: September 11, 2018. Site of infestation: External body surface and fur.	en	Springer, Andrea, Durden, Lance A., Kiene, Frederik, Klein, Annette, Rakotondravony, Romule, Ehlers, Julian, Greiman, Stephen E., Blanco, Marina B., Zohdy, Sarah, Kessler, Sharon E., Strube, Christina, Radespiel, Ute (2023): Molecular phylogenetics of the sucking louse genus Lemurpediculus (Insecta: Phthiraptera), ectoparasites of lemurs, with descriptions of three new species. International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife (Biol. J. Linn. Soc.) 20: 138-152, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002
573BA654FF92FFB4B739F9430BDCFA90.taxon	materials_examined	Type specimens: 1 male Holotype (USNMENT 00981952), 1 male Paratype, U. S. National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC, USA.	en	Springer, Andrea, Durden, Lance A., Kiene, Frederik, Klein, Annette, Rakotondravony, Romule, Ehlers, Julian, Greiman, Stephen E., Blanco, Marina B., Zohdy, Sarah, Kessler, Sharon E., Strube, Christina, Radespiel, Ute (2023): Molecular phylogenetics of the sucking louse genus Lemurpediculus (Insecta: Phthiraptera), ectoparasites of lemurs, with descriptions of three new species. International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife (Biol. J. Linn. Soc.) 20: 138-152, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002
573BA654FF92FFB4B739F9430BDCFA90.taxon	etymology	Etymology: This new species is named for its host, Microcebus gerpi.	en	Springer, Andrea, Durden, Lance A., Kiene, Frederik, Klein, Annette, Rakotondravony, Romule, Ehlers, Julian, Greiman, Stephen E., Blanco, Marina B., Zohdy, Sarah, Kessler, Sharon E., Strube, Christina, Radespiel, Ute (2023): Molecular phylogenetics of the sucking louse genus Lemurpediculus (Insecta: Phthiraptera), ectoparasites of lemurs, with descriptions of three new species. International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife (Biol. J. Linn. Soc.) 20: 138-152, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002
573BA654FF92FFB4B739F9430BDCFA90.taxon	description	Zoobank accession number: LSID: urn: lsid: zoobank. org. act: 99 D 06 D 25 - 6 DE 4 - 4 FBC- 93 F 1 - D 59 F 13750602.	en	Springer, Andrea, Durden, Lance A., Kiene, Frederik, Klein, Annette, Rakotondravony, Romule, Ehlers, Julian, Greiman, Stephen E., Blanco, Marina B., Zohdy, Sarah, Kessler, Sharon E., Strube, Christina, Radespiel, Ute (2023): Molecular phylogenetics of the sucking louse genus Lemurpediculus (Insecta: Phthiraptera), ectoparasites of lemurs, with descriptions of three new species. International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife (Biol. J. Linn. Soc.) 20: 138-152, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002
573BA654FF92FFB4B739F9430BDCFA90.taxon	materials_examined	Other material examined: We have also examined 1 male Lemurpediculus louse collected from M. gerpi at Andobo (18.904 S, 49.126 E) (collector: Romule Rakotondravony, Aug. 26, 2018) that morphologically matches the holotype male of L. gerpi from Sahafina but we do not include it in the species description because of the ambiguous molecular results documented in this paper. Further, we have examined 2 accompanying female Lemurpediculus lice from M. gerpi at Andobo (collector: Romule Rakotondravony, Aug. 18, 2018) that do not match females of any previously described lice in this genus, and another 3 morphologically identical females from M. gerpi from Sahamamy (18.564 S, 48.979 E) (collector: Romule Rakotondravony, Oct. 12, 2018). For the same reason cited above, we do not include any of these females in the description of L. gerpi.	en	Springer, Andrea, Durden, Lance A., Kiene, Frederik, Klein, Annette, Rakotondravony, Romule, Ehlers, Julian, Greiman, Stephen E., Blanco, Marina B., Zohdy, Sarah, Kessler, Sharon E., Strube, Christina, Radespiel, Ute (2023): Molecular phylogenetics of the sucking louse genus Lemurpediculus (Insecta: Phthiraptera), ectoparasites of lemurs, with descriptions of three new species. International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife (Biol. J. Linn. Soc.) 20: 138-152, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002
573BA654FF9CFFB6B739FAAF0D8CFE07.taxon	description	Adult male and female (Figs. 10 and 11).	en	Springer, Andrea, Durden, Lance A., Kiene, Frederik, Klein, Annette, Rakotondravony, Romule, Ehlers, Julian, Greiman, Stephen E., Blanco, Marina B., Zohdy, Sarah, Kessler, Sharon E., Strube, Christina, Radespiel, Ute (2023): Molecular phylogenetics of the sucking louse genus Lemurpediculus (Insecta: Phthiraptera), ectoparasites of lemurs, with descriptions of three new species. International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife (Biol. J. Linn. Soc.) 20: 138-152, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002
573BA654FF9CFFB6B739FAAF0D8CFE07.taxon	materials_examined	Material studied. 1 adult male, 1 adult female.	en	Springer, Andrea, Durden, Lance A., Kiene, Frederik, Klein, Annette, Rakotondravony, Romule, Ehlers, Julian, Greiman, Stephen E., Blanco, Marina B., Zohdy, Sarah, Kessler, Sharon E., Strube, Christina, Radespiel, Ute (2023): Molecular phylogenetics of the sucking louse genus Lemurpediculus (Insecta: Phthiraptera), ectoparasites of lemurs, with descriptions of three new species. International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife (Biol. J. Linn. Soc.) 20: 138-152, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002
573BA654FF9CFFB6B739FAAF0D8CFE07.taxon	description	Description: Note: This species was listed as Lemurpediculus verruculosus by Ehlers et al. (2019). MALE (Fig. 10 A and B, 11 A, B, C) (n = 1): Total body length of Holotype, 1.051 mm. Morphology as in L. zimmermanni sp. nov. unless stated otherwise. Head (Figs. 10 A and 11 A): Rounded, sclerotized, anterior margin; lateral margins indented immediately posterior to antennae, then bulging as small protrusion on each side, followed by almost straight and parallel margins and tapering slightly to straight posterior margin. Massive protuberance on ventral head bearing 2 large spikes (but shorter than in L. zimmermanni sp. nov. and L. gerpi sp. nov.); margin between spikes semicircular. Remaining head morphology and setation as for L. zimmermanni sp. nov. Maximum head width of Holotype, 0.185 mm. Thorax (Figs. 10 A and 11 B): Thoracic sternal plate similar to that of L. zimmermanni sp. nov. but posterior margin slightly rounded and pair of posterior setae shorter. Maximum width of thorax in Holotype, 0.250 mm. DPTS length of Holotype, 0.106 mm. Mesothoracic spiracle diameter of Holotype, 0.023 mm. Abdomen (Fig. 10 A): Eight rows of long DCAS; row 1 with 2 setae, rows 2 – 8 each with 4 setae. One long DLAS on each side on segments 2 – 6. Six rows of long VCAS; rows 1 – 5 each with 4 setae; row 6 with 2 setae. One long VLAS on each of segments 3 – 6. Anterior spiracle with small subtriangular paratergal plate with 1 long and 1 short PrS. Two long lateral setae on each side on segment 8. Abdominal apex with 1 long apical seta and 5 – 6 small setae on each side. Genitalia (Figs. 10 B and 11 C): Basal apodeme longer than parameres and differentially sclerotized in posterior half. Parameres broad anteriorly and tapering posteriorly to acuminate apex, with smoothly curved lateral margins and complex medial margins that are straight along most of their length but with small, curved notch at anteromedial margin and becoming bifid near posterior margin; parameres with distinctly sclerotized regions including large, comma-shaped area in posterior half. Anterior semicircular endomere extending posteriorly to anterior third of parameres with rounded apices and small medial protrusion on each side posteriorly. V-shaped small posterior endomere immediately posterior to, and between, posterior arms of anterior endomere. Small, pinshaped medial aedeagal endomere situated at junction of basal apodeme and parameres, with larger lateral, vertically-oriented, sinuous sclerite on each side. Pseudopenis narrow and just extending to posterior apices of parameres. Subgenital plate with broadly rounded posterior and posterolateral margins, narrowing just anterior to posterior arms of basal apodeme, and widening again anteriorly; anterior margin rounded; two small lacunae near anterior margin, each with 1 long seta. FEMALE (Figs. 10 C and 11 D) (n = 1): Head, thorax and abdomen as in male unless stated otherwise. Total body length of Allotype, 1.330 mm. Head (Fig. 10 C): Anterior apex slightly more curved than in male. Maximum head width of Allotype, 0.184 mm. Thorax (Fig. 10 C): Maximum width of thorax in Allotype, 0.275 mm. DPTS length of Allotype, 0.124 mm. Mesothoracic spiracle diameter, 0.025 mm. Abdomen (Fig. 10 C): Eight rows of long DCAS; row 1 with 2 setae, row 2 with 3 setae, rows 3 – 8 each with 4 setae; posterior curved plate with 4 shorter setae. One long DLAS on each side on segments 2, 3, 4 and 8. Six rows of long VCAS each with 4 setae. One long VLAS on each of segments 3 – 8. Anterior spiracle with small subtriangular paratergal plate with 1 long and 1 short PrS. Two long lateral setae on each side on segment 8. Genitalia (Figs. 10 C and 11 D): Subgenital plate with broadly rounded border in anterior two-thirds, then tapering abruptly to rounded posterior apex; margins uneven, especially posteriorly. Large horizontal median lacuna on subgenital plate with rounded lateral borders and bearing 4 small setae on each side. Extensive vulvar fimbriae. Gonopods indistinct; gonopods VIII with 1 small and 2 tiny setae. Patch of ~ 12 curved apicolateral setae on each side, with most anterior and most posterior setae in patch distinctly thicker than others in patch. Twothree small setae on each side at abdominal apex. 3.2.6. Taxonomic summary	en	Springer, Andrea, Durden, Lance A., Kiene, Frederik, Klein, Annette, Rakotondravony, Romule, Ehlers, Julian, Greiman, Stephen E., Blanco, Marina B., Zohdy, Sarah, Kessler, Sharon E., Strube, Christina, Radespiel, Ute (2023): Molecular phylogenetics of the sucking louse genus Lemurpediculus (Insecta: Phthiraptera), ectoparasites of lemurs, with descriptions of three new species. International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife (Biol. J. Linn. Soc.) 20: 138-152, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002
573BA654FF9CFFB6B739FAAF0D8CFE07.taxon	biology_ecology	Type host: Microcebus griseorufus (Kollman, 1910) (Reddish-Grey Mouse Lemur). Type locality: Madagascar (southwest), Atsimo-Andrefana Region, Betioky District, south of Tulear at the western edge of the northern part of Tsimanampetsotsa National Park in spiny forest habitat (‒ 24.022 S, 43.736 E, collectors: Atrefony Florent, Odilon Nicolas Germany and Julian Ehlers, collection date: October 8, 2016). Site of infestation: External body surface and fur.	en	Springer, Andrea, Durden, Lance A., Kiene, Frederik, Klein, Annette, Rakotondravony, Romule, Ehlers, Julian, Greiman, Stephen E., Blanco, Marina B., Zohdy, Sarah, Kessler, Sharon E., Strube, Christina, Radespiel, Ute (2023): Molecular phylogenetics of the sucking louse genus Lemurpediculus (Insecta: Phthiraptera), ectoparasites of lemurs, with descriptions of three new species. International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife (Biol. J. Linn. Soc.) 20: 138-152, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002
573BA654FF9CFFB6B739FAAF0D8CFE07.taxon	materials_examined	Type specimens: 1 male Holotype (USNMENT 00981954), 1 female Allotype (USNMENT 00981955); U. S. National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC, USA.	en	Springer, Andrea, Durden, Lance A., Kiene, Frederik, Klein, Annette, Rakotondravony, Romule, Ehlers, Julian, Greiman, Stephen E., Blanco, Marina B., Zohdy, Sarah, Kessler, Sharon E., Strube, Christina, Radespiel, Ute (2023): Molecular phylogenetics of the sucking louse genus Lemurpediculus (Insecta: Phthiraptera), ectoparasites of lemurs, with descriptions of three new species. International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife (Biol. J. Linn. Soc.) 20: 138-152, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002
573BA654FF9CFFB6B739FAAF0D8CFE07.taxon	etymology	Etymology: This new species is named for Tsimanampetsotsa National Park where the Types were collected. Zoobank registration: urn: lsid: zoobank. org. act: FA 4 F 1061 – 19 C 1 - 4395 - 8 D 51 - 388 A 5823296 C.	en	Springer, Andrea, Durden, Lance A., Kiene, Frederik, Klein, Annette, Rakotondravony, Romule, Ehlers, Julian, Greiman, Stephen E., Blanco, Marina B., Zohdy, Sarah, Kessler, Sharon E., Strube, Christina, Radespiel, Ute (2023): Molecular phylogenetics of the sucking louse genus Lemurpediculus (Insecta: Phthiraptera), ectoparasites of lemurs, with descriptions of three new species. International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife (Biol. J. Linn. Soc.) 20: 138-152, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.02.002
