Order Ixodida Rank Species | Subclass Acari | |
Similar Ixodes hexagonus, Ixodes trianguliceps, Ixodes vespertilionis, Haemaphysalis concinna, Dermacentor marginatus | ||
Ixodes canisuga, the dog tick, is a species of tick in the family Ixodidae that can be found in Russia and throughout Europe where it feeds on foxes, cats, dogs, horses, badgers and sheep. It has a thick cuticle which allows it to withstand dry conditions.
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Ixodes canisuga Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA