Parasitology week 4 and 5

Identify this species of tick.

-reddish tick
-mouthparts concealed
-distinct patterned margin to body
-eggs laid in cracks of buildings and shelters
-cause paralysis
-burn the building (or use OPs)

Identify this species of tick

-3 host tick
-found on native animals but can infect domestic species
-causes paralysis (all stages cause irritation & paralysis, sheep, dogs & cats most susceptible)
-Mouth-parts anterior, dorsal shield (scutum) present
-Anal groove encircling anus anteriorly (Prostriata)
-Inornate
-no eyes or festoons,
-mouthparts very prominent
-Basis capituli usually with small or no cornua
-auriculae not widely separated
-Sternal plate absent

Identify this species of tick.

-short palps with ridges
-pale legs
-anal groove behind anus, difficult to see
-engorged female has “waist”'
-Eyes present
-1 host tick
-occurs in Central & South America, South - east Asia
-introduced into northern Australia
-major cattle disease in northern Aust.
-host specific but, occurs occasionally on horses, sheep, dogs & pigs
-mainly cause irritation and damage to hides
-vaccine available (70% effective)