Biology Reference
In-Depth Information
Figure 2.91
Distribution of
H. sambar in India. (
) Place
of first record.
Map not to scale.
Legs: Coxa I spur is elongately triangular, not reaching anterior margin of coxa
II; II to IV spur are each broadly rounded, extending somewhat beyond the coxal
margin; II and III spur are sub-equal; IV spur is smaller.
Related Species
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This species appears to be related morphologically to H. intermedia group. The
intermedia group is characterized by a peculiarly developed projection of the pos-
terodorsal margin of the adult palpal segment III. This projection differs distinctly
from species to species but appears to be within reasonable limits as a group pat-
tern. Each intermedia group species recorded has distinctive lateral grooves and
coarse punctations, thus differing markedly from sambar in scutal appearance.
H. intermedia species also has a 4/4 dental formula (5/5 in sambar).
Host
75
Immature stages: Not recorded.
Adults: Sambar deer (single male).
Distribution
75
India (Kerala).
