Ixodes hexagonus
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| Ixodes hexagonus Leach 1815
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Ixodes hexagonus is a tick species in the genus Ixodes. It is a parasite of the European hedgehog.
It occurs throughout the United Kingdom, sparsely in the North West, increasing in density to the South East.[1] Although it does not usually occur on rodents or birds, and is "described as a nest-dwelling hedgehog specialist. It is also found on foxes, mustelids (including badgers), dogs and cats."[2]
Distribution
North West Africa, and Europe, with studies showing it may be more common in urban centers.
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