Crataerina hirundinis
Crataerina hirundinis
Alternative names
Stenepteryx hirundinis
Description
An ectoparasite of house-martins, sand-martins and swallows, often present in nests parasitising juveniles. The body is flattened and the wings are reduced and about 6x as long as wide. It has strong claws to hook into the host bird.
Recording advice
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Habitat
Martins and swallows, often in nests
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