Haemaphysalis anomala explained

Haemaphysalis anomala is a hard-bodied tick of the family Ixodidae. It is found in India, Vietnam and Sri Lanka.[1] It is an obligate ectoparasite of mammals.

Parasitism

Adults parasitize various mammals such as Bubalus bubalis[2] and domestic cattle. Larva and nymphs are parasite on birds such as Centropus sinensis and small mammals like Rattus species.[3] It is a potential vector of Kyasanur Forest disease virus.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Details : Haemaphysalis anomala Warburton, 1913 . Catalogue of Life . 6 February 2017.
  2. Ticks parasitising the Indian buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) and their possible role in disease transmission . Veterinary Parasitology . 3369083 . 27 . 3–4 . 357–362 . Miranpuri . GS . 10.1016/0304-4017(88)90050-7. 1988 .
  3. Haemaphysalis (Kaiseriana) anomala Warburton (Ixodoidea: Ixodidae) from India: description of immature stages and biological observations . The Journal of Parasitology . 58 . 3 . 605–610 . 3278216. Hoogstraal . Harry . Dhanda . Vijai . Bhat . H. R . 1972 . 10.2307/3278216 . 5042066 .
  4. Ixodid ticks on cattle and buffaloes in the Kyasanur forest disease area of Karnataka State [1981] ]. Indian Journal of Medical Research . 6 February 2017. 1981 . Sreenivasan . M. A. . Rajagopalan . P. K. .

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