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American Dog Tick

Dermacentor Variabilis

Photo by JamesFunk
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Field Notes

Notes:

I am an avid birder, so I have to pick these off of me constantly.This was one of 10 I picked off after a day of birding. I believe it is an American Dog Tick.

Species ID Suggestions

American Dog Tick

Dermacentor variabilis

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PublishedMay 12, 2013

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