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European dog tick

Ixodes hexagonus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Distributed across Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)
Class
Arachnida (แมง)
Order
Ixodida (Ixodida)
Family
Ixodidae
Genus
Ixodes
Species
Ixodes hexagonus (European dog tick)

Names in Other Languages

German Igelzecke

Similar Species in Ixodes

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Common seabird tick
Ixodes uriae
Not Evaluated
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Long-legged bat tick
Ixodes vespertilionis
Not Evaluated
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Cormorant tick
Ixodes unicavatus
Not Evaluated
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Shrew tick
Ixodes trianguliceps
Not Evaluated
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Taiga tick
Ixodes persulcatus
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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Tree-hole tick
Ixodes arboricola
Not Evaluated
View all species in Ixodes →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of European dog tick?
The scientific name of European dog tick is Ixodes hexagonus. It belongs to the genus Ixodes.
Where does European dog tick live?
European dog tick is found in Distributed across Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.. Countries include Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does European dog tick belong to?
European dog tick (Ixodes hexagonus) belongs to the genus Ixodes, which is part of the taxonomic family Ixodidae.
What kingdom does European dog tick belong to?
European dog tick (Ixodes hexagonus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of European dog tick?
The closest relatives of European dog tick in the genus Ixodes include Common seabird tick, Long-legged bat tick, Cormorant tick, Shrew tick, Taiga tick.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Ixodes — 13 Species

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