Rhipicephalus haemaphysaloides

Rhipicephalus haemaphysaloides is a hard-bodied tick of the genus Rhipicephalus. It is one of the major medically important ticks in the world.

Distribution

It is found in Indonesia, Myanmar, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Pakistan, and Vietnam.

Parasitism

It is an obligate ectoparasite of domestic mammals such as cattle, horses, sheep, and dogs. It is a potential vector of babesiosis and human Kyasanur Forest disease. It is a three-host tick.