Introducing Alphitobius diaperinus, (Insecta: Tenebrionidae) as a New Intermediate Host of Hadjelia truncata (Nematoda)
Background: Hadjelia truncata is a nematode that causes lesions in the gizzard lining of pigeons, which may even lead to death.The aim of this study was to introduce Alphitobius diaperinus as a new intermediate host for Hadjelia truncata.Methods: H.truncata infection was identified in a pigeon flock in Ahvaz City, Khuzestan Province, Iran by perfor