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Gemeiner holzbock

Ixodes ricinus

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The Castor bean tick (Ixodes ricinus) is a species in the genus Ixodes. Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (7 countries).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Names in Other Languages

Spanish La garrapata de las semillas del ricino
German Gemeiner holzbock

Similar Species in Ixodes

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Fuchszecke
Ixodes canisuga
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Igelzecke
Ixodes hexagonus
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Seevogelzecke
Ixodes uriae
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Taigazecke
Ixodes persulcatus
Not Evaluated
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Wühlmauszecke
Ixodes trianguliceps
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Tree-hole tick
Ixodes arboricola
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Sand martin tick
Ixodes lividus
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Marsh tick
Ixodes apronophorus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gemeiner holzbock?
The scientific name of Gemeiner holzbock is Ixodes ricinus. It belongs to the genus Ixodes.
Where does Gemeiner holzbock live?
Gemeiner holzbock is found in Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (7 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Iceland, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does Gemeiner holzbock belong to?
Gemeiner holzbock (Ixodes ricinus) belongs to the genus Ixodes, which is part of the taxonomic family Ixodidae.
What kingdom does Gemeiner holzbock belong to?
Gemeiner holzbock (Ixodes ricinus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Gemeiner holzbock?
The closest relatives of Gemeiner holzbock in the genus Ixodes include Fuchszecke, Igelzecke, Seevogelzecke, Taigazecke, Wühlmauszecke.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Ixodes — 13 Species

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Fuchszecke
Ixodes canisuga
NE
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Gemeiner holzbock
Ixodes ricinus
NE
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Igelzecke
Ixodes hexagonus
NE 🐾
Seevogelzecke
Ixodes uriae
NE 🐾
Taigazecke
Ixodes persulcatus
NE 🐾
Wühlmauszecke
Ixodes trianguliceps
NE 🐾
Tree-hole tick
Ixodes arboricola
NE 🐾
Cormorant tick
Ixodes unicavatus
NE 🐾
Sand martin tick
Ixodes lividus
NE 🐾
Marsh tick
Ixodes apronophorus
NE 🐾
Long-legged bat tick
Ixodes vespertilionis
NE 🐾
Northern bird tick
Ixodes caledonicus
NE 🐾
Passerine tick
Ixodes frontalis
NE
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