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(7) R. simus, Koch, 1844. Scutum dark, glossy, with /eif; punctations somewhat 

 linearly arranged. Adanal shields usually rounded behind (fig. 29). For 

 biology see p. 345. 



Fig. 29. Bhipicephalus simus, Koch, 1844, ^: (1) 

 dorsum ; (2) posterior part of venter ; (3) digits of 

 (^ and $ X 195. (Xeiimann, 1897.) 



(8) R. suj^ertritiis, 'NeuuiSiim, 1907. Scutum very rugose. Adanal shields rounded 

 behind. When replete the soft integument protrudes posteriorly in the 

 form of three lobes (fig. 30). 



Fig. 30. Bhipicephalus supertritus, 



Xeumaiin, 1907, <$ : posterior part 



of venter of distended specimen. 



(Neumann, 1907.) 



.(C221) 



B^ 



