AMBLYOMMA-VIKIRRI N-SP (ACARI, IXODIDA, IXODIDAE), A PARASITE OF THE GIDGEE SKINK EGERNIA-STOKESII (REPTILIA, SCINCIDAE) FROM SOUTH-AUSTRALIA

All active stages of the tick Amblyomma vikirri n. sp. (Acari: Ixodida e) are described from the gidgee skink Egernia stokesii, a widely dist ributed lizard in South Australia, western New South Wales, western Qu eensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia. Thus far, the tick has been collected from this host only in the Flinders and Gawler Ran ges of South Australia, plus a single record from Mt Dare in the far n orth of South Australia. Adults attach primarily on the tail and hind- back off. stokesii, while the larvae and nymphs prefer the ears and be tween the toes.