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Family Ixodidae

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Field Notes

Description:

They are distinguished from the other main family of ticks, the soft ticks (Argasidae) by the presence of a scutum or hard shield. In both the nymph and the adult, a prominent capitulum (head) projects forwards from the animal's body; in the Argasidae, conversely, the capitulum is concealed beneath the body. (information from Wikipedia)

Habitat:

Wooded area

Notes:

This hard tick was found crawling on a dead armadillo.

Species ID Suggestions

Lone star tick

Amblyomma americanum

Reference Link
Christine Y.
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Comments (2)
Aaron_G
Turns out I found a second tick a little later in the day. It was imbedded into my hip. :-(

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BioBlitz! Oklahoma
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PublishedMarch 9, 2013

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