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How to identify cattle tick
Comparing cattle ticks to other ticks
Use the following table to distinguish cattle ticks from bush ticks and paralysis ticks.
Bush tick | Cattle tick | Paralysis tick/Scrub tick |
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Legs:
| Legs:
| Legs:
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Body:
| Body:
| Body:
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Face:
| Face:
| Face:
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Snout:
| Snout:
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Cattle ticks in different stages
The following image shows what cattle ticks look like during different phases of development.
The following close-up shows 2 engorged female cattle ticks.
Also consider...
- View a map of cattle tick free and infested zones.
- Contact Biosecurity Queensland for more information on cattle ticks.
- Read more about cattle ticks.
- Last reviewed: 3 Mar 2017
- Last updated: 3 Mar 2017