Studies on the parasites of Chiroptera. III. Helminths from various bat species collected in British Columbia

Abstract

Eighty-two bats comprising the genera Eptesicus, Lasionycteris, Lasiurus, Myotis, and Plecotus collected in British Columbia were examined for the presence of gastrointestinal parasites. Helminths from 24 specimens of Eptesicus fuscus, 11 of Lasionycteris noctivagans, 1 of Lasiurus cinereus, 7 of Myotis californicus, 31 of M. lucifugus, and 3 of M. volans longicrus are listed. Some aspects of the parasitism encountered are discussed.