Haemaphysalis anomala is a hard-bodied tick of the family Ixodidae.

It is found in India, Vietnam and Sri Lanka.

Adults parasitize various mammals such as Bubalus bubalis[2] and domestic cattle.

Larva and nymphs are parasite on birds such as Centropus sinensis and small mammals like Rattus species.

[3] It is a potential vector of Kyasanur Forest disease virus.