Hyalomma brevipunctata
# Hyalomma brevipunctata

Hyalomma brevipunctata, or Sharif's Indian hyalomma, is a hard-bodied tick of the family Ixodidae. It is found in India and Sri Lanka.

## Parasitism

It is an obligate ectoparasite of mammals such as cattle, goats, buffaloes, dogs, camels. Rare specimens were collected from humans, blue bull, sambar, and spotted deer. It is a potential vector of Kyasanur Forest disease virus.

## Description

Male has comma-shaped spiracular plates. Female has an elongate, oval operculum.

