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American Dog Tick / Wood Tick

Dermacentor variabilis

Photo by EricAndrews
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44.0051, -71.1258

Field Notes

Description:

Adult. I believe this is a male as the mottling covers the entire back, although it is hard to see in the picture.

Habitat:

Wooded areas

Notes:

I hate these things! :P

Species ID Suggestions

American Dog Tick

Dermacentor variabilis
EricAndrews
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PublishedJune 21, 2011

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