Ectoparasites and other ectosymbiotic arthropods of vertebrates in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, USA Author Reeves, Will K. Author Durden, Lance A. Author Ritzi, Christopher M. Author Beckham, Katy R. Author Super, Paul E Author Oconnor, Barry M. text Zootaxa 2007 1392 31 68 journal article 10.5281/zenodo.273680 b16429f8-be10-4681-ae21-d44e1643a345 1175­5326 273680 Orycteroxenus canadensis Fain, Kok, Lukoschus , & Clulow Ex Mus musculus (house mouse): 1DN, TN , Blount Co., 6 Jul. 1937 . Orycteroxenus canadensis is primarily an ectoparasite of the star­nosed mole and this record could indicate some cross contamination or is a rare association. The mite was removed from the hair of a museum specimen collected in the 1930s. The history of this animal is not known.