Haemaphysalis anomala is a hard-bodied tick of the family Ixodidae. It is found in India, Vietnam and Sri Lanka.[1] It is an obligate ectoparasite of mammals.
Adults parasitize various mammals such as Bubalus bubalis[2] and domestic cattle. Larva and nymphs are parasite on birds such as Centropus sinensis and small mammals like Rattus species.[3] It is a potential vector of Kyasanur Forest disease virus.[4]
Haemaphysalis anomala is a hard-bodied tick of the family Ixodidae. It is found in India, Vietnam and Sri Lanka. It is an obligate ectoparasite of mammals.