Hyalomma brevipunctata
The Sharif's Indian Hyalomma, (Hyalomma brevipunctata), is a hard-bodied tick of the genus Hyalomma. It is found in India and Sri Lanka.[1]
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Parasitism
It is an obligate ectoparasite of mammals such as cattle, goats, buffaloes, dogs, camels. Rare specimens were collected from humans, blue bull, sambar, and spotted deer.[2] It is a potential vector of Kyasanur Forest disease virus.[3]
Description
Male has comma-shaped spiracular plates. Female has an elongate, oval operculum.
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References
- "Species Details : Hyalomma brevipunctata Sharif, 1928". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
- "THE HY ALOM.lviA TICKS (IXODOIDEA, IXODIDAE) OF PAKISTAN, INDIA, AND CEYLON, WITH KEYS TO SUBGENERA AND SPECIES". Acarologia. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
- Singh, KR; Pavri, KM; Anderson, CR (1964). "Transmission of Kyasanur Forest Disease Virus by Haemaphysalis Turturis, Haemaphysalis Papuana Kinneari and Haemaphysalis Minuta". Indian Journal of Medical Research. 52: 566–73. PMID 14184087.
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