Also known as the Bush tick and Relict tick.
Hosts
Mainly sheep, however has also been found on; deer, cattle, horse, dog, cat and hares.
Distribution
France, Germany, Poland
Haemaphysalis coninna is particularly found in forest areas where the environment remains relatively constant, for example regions of the Paris Basin; Complegne, Fontainbleau and Chantilly.
Pathogenesis
Francisella tularensis
Tick borne encephalitis
Other pathogens and diseases that have been associated with Haemaphysalis concinna include Bunyavirus (Bunya fever).
Description
Adult female dorsal features
(Specimen courtesy of the Natural History Museum, London)
Adult female dorsal view. (Click on picture for a close up)
Adult female ventral features
(Specimen courtesy of the Natural History Museum, London)
Adult female ventral view. (Click on picture for a close up)
Adult male dorsal features
(Specimen courtesy of the Natural History Museum, London)
Adult male dorsal view. (Click on picture for a close up)
Adult male ventral features
(Specimen courtesy of the Natural History Museum, London)
Adult male ventral view. (Click on picture for close up)
