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 50155 10.5281/zenodo.273680 b16429f8-be10-4681-ae21-d44e1643a345 1175­5326 273680 Leptinus orientamericanus Peck * Ex Blarina brevicauda (short tailed shrew): 3M, 3F, TN : Sevier Co., Indian Gap, 25 Nov. 1999 , R. Eckerlan. Ex Sorex fumeus (smoky shrew): 1M, TN , Sevier Co., Brushy Mount, 8 Apr. 2002 , K. Walters, L­2983. This mammal nest beetle lives in the fur and nests of small mammals, especially insectivores, in eastern North America (Peck 1982). The above records are the first for the Park.