Notes on Ticks 
equal length or the outer slightly longer, coxae II-III with a slight 
protuberance; coxa IV with long spur pointing slightly inward. Tarsi 
ending bluntly, with two spurs. Pads almost attaining points of 
claws. 
Female (Fig. 2). Body (unfed), L. 2‘9, W. 2T mm., with marginal 
groove complete, festoons distinct. Scutum about as long as wide 
{1. 1'5-1'7, w. 1‘6-1’9 mm.)h scapulae moderately pointed, emargination 
deep, lateral angles rounded, postero-lateral margins sinuous, posterior 
Fig. 2. Amblijomma darlinyi dorsum aud venter, spiracle and tarsus 4. 
(G. H.F.N. and E. W. del.) 
angle truncate. Ornamentation consisting of two irregular patches 
starting at the scapulae, occupying the lateral fields, and a large 
postero-median patch tending to fuse, in some cases, with small patches 
in the middle field and anterior thereto. Eyes pale yellow, distinct, 
' Four females gave the following measurements in mm. (no replete specimens): 
(a) 
(b) 
{c) 
id) 
Scutum length 
1-6 
1-7 
1-5 
1-6 
Scutum width 
1-7 
1-9 
1-8 
1-6 
Capitulum length (dorsally) 
0-9 
1-1 
— 
1-0 
