Amblyomma tapirellum

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

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Author(s): Celestino Aguilar, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Source: BOLD Systems

Amblyomma tapirellum Dunn, 1933

This tick is found in Central America. The primary host appears to be tapirs. However, it has been also reported to bite domestic animals and humans.