Amblyomma marmoreum

Amblyomma • Ixodidae • Ixodida (ticks) • Arachnida (parasites/med.) • veterinary/medical pests • pests-diseases-weeds

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Author(s): Jim Occi, BugPics
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Amblyomma marmoreum Koch, 1844 - (tortoise tick)

The tick is found on reptiles, but has been also recorded from livestock and various carnivores. It occurs in Africa, but was introduced and has apparently established in North America.