Ornithonyssus bacoti (Hirst, 1913) (tropical rat mite)

Distribution. Mice ( Rodentia: Muridae); Mazabuka, Southern Province (Department of Veterinary Services 1951).

Remarks. The infestations were found in colonies kept for experimental work at the Department.

Synonym. Liponyssus bacoti, Department of Veterinary Services, 1951: 10 .