Biology Reference
In-Depth Information
Cornua are rounded apically (and usually shorter); palpal segment II is with pos-
teroexternal juncture at an angle or rounded or minutely salient; coxa I spur is peg-
like, blunt apically (extending only slightly)...................[H. aborensis]
2.8.1 Haemaphysalis kyasanurensis
This species was first described by Trapido et al. in 1964 from specimens collected
in the area of Kyasanur village of Shimoga district of Karnataka state of India,
hence the name (
Figure 2.105
).
38,141
Male (
Figures 2.106 and 2.107
)
141
Mean length measures approximately 2.8 mm and mean width 1.7 mm.
Capitulum: Basis capituli are rectangular, approximately 1.7 times as wide as
long; cornua are at least as long as their basal width and one-third as long as base
of basis capituli. Surface has a few faint punctations. Palpi are compact, sub-
quadrate, with a slight, abrupt basolateral salience; each palpus is 1.5
1.7 times as
long as wide. Hypostome is short, stout; lateral margins are convex; dental formula
is 4/4, with denticles in files of approximately eight (inner) to twelve (outer).
Figure 2.105
Distribution of
H. kyasanurensis in India. (
)
Place of first record.
Map not to scale.
