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Castor bean tick

Ixodes ricinus

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About

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).

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Arachnida (Arachnids)
Order
Ixodida (Ixodida)
Family
Ixodidae
Genus
Ixodes
Species
Ixodes ricinus (Castor bean tick)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish La garrapata de las semillas del ricino
German Gemeiner holzbock

Similar Species in Ixodes

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Common seabird tick
Ixodes uriae
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Cormorant tick
Ixodes unicavatus
Not Evaluated
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Dog tick
Ixodes canisuga
Not Evaluated
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European dog tick
Ixodes hexagonus
Not Evaluated
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Long-legged bat tick
Ixodes vespertilionis
Not Evaluated
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Marsh tick
Ixodes apronophorus
Not Evaluated
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Northern bird tick
Ixodes caledonicus
Not Evaluated
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Passerine tick
Ixodes frontalis
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Castor bean tick?
The scientific name of Castor bean tick is Ixodes ricinus. It belongs to the genus Ixodes.
Where does Castor bean tick live?
Castor bean tick is found in Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (7 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Iceland, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does Castor bean tick belong to?
Castor bean tick (Ixodes ricinus) belongs to the genus Ixodes, which is part of the taxonomic family Ixodidae.
What kingdom does Castor bean tick belong to?
Castor bean tick (Ixodes ricinus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Castor bean tick?
The closest relatives of Castor bean tick in the genus Ixodes include Common seabird tick, Cormorant tick, Dog tick, European dog tick, Long-legged bat tick.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Ixodes — 13 Species

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Castor bean tick
Ixodes ricinus
NE
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Common seabird tick
Ixodes uriae
NE 🐾
Cormorant tick
Ixodes unicavatus
NE 🐾
Dog tick
Ixodes canisuga
NE 🐾
European dog tick
Ixodes hexagonus
NE 🐾
Long-legged bat tick
Ixodes vespertilionis
NE 🐾
Marsh tick
Ixodes apronophorus
NE 🐾
Northern bird tick
Ixodes caledonicus
NE 🐾
Passerine tick
Ixodes frontalis
NE 🐾
Sand martin tick
Ixodes lividus
NE 🐾
Shrew tick
Ixodes trianguliceps
NE 🐾
Taiga tick
Ixodes persulcatus
NE 🐾
Tree-hole tick
Ixodes arboricola
NE
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