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. References External links Ticks Ixodidae Arachnids of Asia Arthropods of India Arthropods of Sri Lanka Animals described in 1928