Distribution of the Quill Mite <i>Bubophilus asiobius</i> Parasitizing Western Palaearctic Owls of the Genus <i>Asio</i>
Journal: Journal of Parasitology Research
Year: 2025

Our findings indicate that <i>Bubophilus asiobius</i> exploits a broader spectrum of feather types in its hosts. We documented infestations in primaries, small inner secondaries, rectrices, Af, as well as in the primary and secondary greater coverts and scapular greater coverts of both the Long-eared Owl and the Short-eared Owl. The frequent occurrence of mites in primaries, secondaries and rectrices suggests that these feather types provide particularly favourable conditions for colonisation. T