Clinical Report of the Spinose Ear Tick, Otobius megnini (Acari: Parasitiformes: Argasidae), from a Domestic Cat, Felis silvestris catus, and First Record from Northwest Arkansas

Authors

M. J. Skvarla, University of ArkansasFollow
G. E. Evans, Pet Protection Clinic
J. R. Fisher, University of Arkansas
A. P. G. Dowling, University of Arkansas

Abstract

We provide a brief overview of the spinose ear tick, Otobius megnini (Dugès 1884) (Acari: Parasitiformes: Argasidae), describe a clinical case from a domestic cat, Felis silvestris catus L. 1758, and report the species for the first time from Northwest Arkansas.

Recommended Citation

Skvarla, M. J.; Evans, G. E.; Fisher, J. R.; and Dowling, A. P. G. (2015) "Clinical Report of the Spinose Ear Tick, Otobius megnini (Acari: Parasitiformes: Argasidae), from a Domestic Cat, Felis silvestris catus, and First Record from Northwest Arkansas," Midsouth Entomologist: Vol. 8: No. 2, Article 1.
Available at: https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/midsouthent/vol8/iss2/1