Haemaphysalis kutchensis sp. n., a Common Larval and Nymphal Parasite of Birds in Northwestern India (Ixodoidea, Ixodidae)

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Both sexes and each stage of Haemaphysalis kutchensis sp. n. are described. This species is common, as larvae and nymphs, on a variety of birds in the comparatively dry Kutch area of Gujerat State in northwestern India. It also occurs in Maharashtra and Rajasthan states. Adults have been found on mammals, hares and a variety of carnivores, and on large ground birds. Kutch is on a busy flyway between Central Asia and southern India and Ceylon, and larvae and nymphs are active during both spring and fall migration periods of birds. H. kutchensis sp. n. appears to be related to H. howletti Warburton and to H. campanulata Warburton, but is easily differentiated from these species.

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