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Revision as of 11:59, 4 October 2010


Otobius spp.
Class Arachnida
Order Parasitiformes
Family Argasidae

Otobius megnini

Also known as: Spinose ear tick

Hosts

Sheep, dogs, horses, cattle, and occasionally humans

Identification

The females are between 5-8mm in length, and the males are slightly smaller. They have a granular integument, and a light blue body with light yellow legs.

Life Cycle

The larval and nymphal stages are parasitic, but the adults are not. Eggs are laid and occupy cracks in the shelters etc. where the hosts live. The larvae may survive without food for a long period of time.

The larvae moult in ears and may remain there for several months. After this they drop of the host. The adults do no feed, and are capable of living in the cracks for long periods of time.

Otobius lagophilus

Also known as: Rabbit ear tick

Hosts

Rabbits

Life Cycle

This is a one-host tick, and only the larvae and nymphs are parasitic.

Literature Search

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Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation).


Otobius spp. publications