Otobius (redirected from Otobius megnini)

Otobius /Oto·bi·us/ (o-to´be-us) a genus of soft-bodied ticks parasitic in the ears of various animals, including humans.

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O·to·bi·us (-tb-s)

n.

A genus of argasid ticks common in the southwest United States and Mexico whose nymphs may attack human ears.

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Otobius

a genus of soft-bodied ticks in the family Argasidae.

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Otobius lagophilus

found on rabbits.

Otobius megnini

found in the ears of most mammals, but most commonly in dogs, sheep, horses and cattle. They cause irritation, head shaking and general debility. Mainly a problem in cattle and horses, but recorded from a wide range of hosts.