2. Palpal base forming a lateral pro- 

 jection from basis capitiali, palpi 

 converging anteriorly. Scutum 

 sharply narrowed posteriorly. 

 (Shrew parasite, uncommonly on 



other insectivores and rodents) I. ALLUAUDI 



Figures 339 and 34.U 



Palpi normal, arising from anterior 



of basis capituli and parallel. 



Scutiom gradually or bluntly rounded 



posteriorly 3 



3. Anal grooves united I. RASUS SUBSP. 



Figures ii22 and 223 



Anal grooves not united posteriorly U 



4. Scutum with faint, shallow puncta- 



tions I. CAVIPALFUS 



Figures 2lb and ZYl 



Scutum with n-umerous large, uneven 



ptmctations. (Monkey parasite) _! . X HILLING SI 



Figures 226 and 227 



FMALES 



1. Legs longer than body. (Bat 



parasite) I . VESPHITILIONIS 



Figvires 234 and 235 



Legs not longer than body 2 



2. Palpi arising laterally from basis 

 capituli. Scutum abruptly conver- 

 ging posteriorly, with few meditan 

 punctationsj cervical grooves 



lacking; lateral grooves fine I. ALLUAUDI 



"Figure 341 



Palpi normal, arising from anterior 



margin of basis capituli 3 



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