Gulf Coast Tick, Amblyomma maculatum Koch (Acari: Ixodidae: Amblyomminae)

Gulf Coast ticks are found in grass prairies and coastal uplands throughout much of the western hemisphere. The ticks are ectoparasites that feed on a variety of birds and mammals, and will readily bite humans. Gulf Coast ticks are of increasing concern because of their ability to transmit several...

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Main Authors: Jeffrey C. Hertz, Phillip E. Kaufman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2014-11-01
Series:EDIS
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/131991
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