Morphological keys for the separation of the Rhipicephalus sanguineus group of ticks (Acarina:Ixodidae) in Egypt.

摘要: Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu stricto is the taxonomic baseline for R. group of ticks which consists four species in Egypt. Because potential confusion differentiation within group, particularly Middle East, there an urgent need development new diagnostic keys. Keys, based on morphological characters, are provided herein various stages An additional plan provides a useful tool distinguishing most field collected specimens.