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Figure 2.29
Haemaphysalis ornithophila. (A) Male, dorsal and ventral view; (B) female,
dorsal and ventral view; (C) nymph, dorsal and ventral view.
Source: Hoogstraal and Kohls (1959), Journal of Parasitology (vol 45(4)), Allen press
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terminating at middle of posterior margin in a sharp point; spur of III similar to
that of II but ridge only slightly diverging from inner margin of coxa and very
slightly overlapping posterior margin of coxa; spur of IV similar to that of III.
Female (
Figures 2.29 and 2.30
)
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Overall body length is approximately 1.6 mm, width 1.1 mm; total length engorged
is approximately 5.2 mm.
Capitulum: Basis capituli with cornua are slightly shorter than those of male;
porose areas are large and sub-circular. Palpi are as in male but more elongate, and
basolateral salience is slightly more elongate. Hypostome is with outline appearing
as in male but slightly more elongate; dentition appearing to be 5/5.
Scutum: Scutum is sub-circular with gradually rounded margins. Cervical
grooves are deep and straight, extending beyond mid-length of scutum. Punctations
are as in male, irregularly distributed.
