Brown Dog Tick (Nymph) - Rhipicephalus sanguineus

I was surprised that we didn't have any photos of this species on JD because it is found worldwide...So, here it is.

Brown dog ticks are easy to recognize because they are brown, lack ornamentation, and have a hexagonal basis capituli. Adults grow to just over 3 mm in length.

It is medically significant in that it can transmit many pathogens to dogs that induce diseases, such as tick typhus, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, babesiosis, and ehrlichiosis.

*Whole mount slide

comments (4)

Flown Kimmerling

Lion

Oh wow. Yah. I was going to post one, but I skipped it at the time thinking it was already documented. This is a fantastic shot! Posted 4 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! Posted 4 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Very clear shot! Posted 4 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Ferdy! Posted 4 years ago

The Brown Dog Tick

''Rhipicephalus sanguineus'', commonly called the brown dog tick, kennel tick, or pantropical dog tick, is a species of tick found worldwide, but more commonly in warmer climates. This species is unusual among ticks in that its entire lifecycle can be completed indoors.

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Similar species: Ticks

Species identified by Christine Young