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Rhipicephalus

There are approximately 74 known species (including R. evertsi or red-legged tick, and R. appendiculatus or brown ear tick), 2 of which are found in Europe: R. sanguineus (brown dog tick) and R. bursa.

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female Rhipicephalus evertsi ventral view dorsal view	Full description of Genus:
	Anal groove below anus
	Eyes present
	Palpi wider than long
	Not ornate
male Rhipicephalus evertsi dorsal view ventral view	Festoons present
	Basis capituli hexagonal