Also known as the Dog tick/British dog tick
Hosts
Dog, fox, Badger, sheep, horse, cats
Distribution
Widespread throughout Europe and as far East as Russia
Ixodes canisuga have a relatively thick cuticle, resulting in an ability to withstand dry conditions. For this reason it is often found in kennels
Pathogenesis
Dogs: large infestation may cause dermatitis pruritus, alopecia and anaemia
Other pathogens and diseases associated with Ixodes canisuga include:
Babesia missiroli (badgers)
Pasteurella pestis (in Russia)
Description
Adult female dorsal features
Adult female dorsal view and adult female close up of gnathosoma. (Click on pictures for a close up)
Adult female ventral features
Adult female ventral view and adult female close up of coxae/ventral gnathosoma. (Click on pictures for a close up)
Adult male dorsal features
Adult male dorsal view and adult male close up of gnathosoma. (Click on pictures for a close up)
Adult male ventral features
Adult male ventral view and adult male close up of coxae/ventral gnathosoma. (Click on pictures for a close up)