Parasitology week 4 and 5

Which set of features belongs to the family of ticks Argasidae and which to Ixodidae? Family [blank_start]Argasidae[blank_end] “soft ticks” no scutum mouthparts underneath rapid feeders (hours) Family [blank_start]Ixodidae[blank_end] “hard ticks” scutum present mouth parts anterior slow feeders (days)

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)

Label and identify these groups of mites correctly