Hyalomma brevipunctatum

Hyalomma brevipunctatum, or Sharif's Indian hyalomma, is a hard-bodied tick of the family Ixodidae. It is found in India and Sri Lanka.

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. It is a potential vector of Kyasanur Forest disease virus.

Description

Male has comma-shaped spiracular plates. Female has an elongate, oval operculum.