First record of <i>Eutrombicula wichmanni</i> (Acari: Trombiculidae) in the Amami Islands of Japan, based on human-bite samples

M Mizue Inumaru (Department of Medical Entomology, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Japan Institute for Health Security) H Hiroki Shudo (Faculty of Education, University of the Ryukyus) Y Yukiko Higa (Department of Medical Entomology, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Japan Institute for Health Security)

Article Details

Volume / Issue Vol. 77, Issue 2
Published June 25, 2026
Pages 37-42
ISSN 0424-7086
Publisher Japan Society of Medical Entomology and Zoology

Journal Info

Medical Entomology and Zoology

Japan Society of Medical Entomology and Zoology

ISSN: 0424-7086 Open Access Social Sciences

Authors (3)

M

Mizue Inumaru

Department of Medical Entomology, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Japan Institute for Health Security

H

Hiroki Shudo

Faculty of Education, University of the Ryukyus

Y

Yukiko Higa

Department of Medical Entomology, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Japan Institute for Health Security