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===Rhipicephalus spp.===

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===[[Rhipicephalus spp.]]===

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~~''Rhipicephalus spp.'' can be identified by;~~

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*Wide palps

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*Hexagonal base of capitulum

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*Eyes present on idiosoma

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*Not ornate

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*Festoons on posterior margin

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*Posterior anal groove

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There are 2 Rhipicepphalus species found in Europe; ''R.sanguineus'',the brown dog tick is found in houses and kennels in the uK as outdoor conditions are not suitable. It is a three host tick and can complete its life cycle in 4 - 5 months, though this may take longer in colder conditions. This tick transmits Lyme disease (''Borrelia burgdorferi''), ''Babesia canis'', ''B.gibson'', ''Erlichia canis'', ''E.vogeli'', ''Salmonella enteritidis'', ''Hepatozoon canis'', ''Rickettsia conorii'', Q fever, ''[[Rickettsia rickettsii]]'' (Rocky mountain spotted fever) to dogs. ''R.bursa'', which infects horses is found in southern europe.

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