Rhipicephalus australis

Rhipicephalus • Ixodidae • Ixodida (ticks) • Arachnida (parasites/med.) • veterinary/medical pests • pests-diseases-weeds

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Rhipicephalus australis female and male (click on image to enlarge it)
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Rhipicephalus australis Fuller, 1899 - (Australian cattle tick)

This tick is found in Australia and south-east Asia where it feeds on cattle. It is very similar to Rhipicephalus microplus and often confused with that species.

Synonyms:
Rhipicephalus microplus australis