Lewis, E.A., 1933. Rhipicephalus ayrei n.sp. (a tick) from Kenya Colony. Parasitology 25 (2): 269-272, figs. 1-2
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Distribution - Records |
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Black Rhino |
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Rhipicephalus ayrei n.sp. (a tick) from Kenya Colony. Species described from a number of male and female specimens; 16 male and 20 female, along with R. supertritus, from a rhinoceros near Mount Kenya on 29.x.1930. The species is named after Mr A. F. Ayre, a well-known game hunter, and a keen naturalist, in Kenya Colony. Many specimens have 'been forwarded to me from time to time Mr Ayre, and I am also indebted to him for other interesting specimens.
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