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Deer Tick

Photo by riversnoahde
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Field Notes

Description:

Small with a red brown body.

Habitat:

On a trail in the woods.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
KarenL
Looks large to be a deer tick as these are usually only a mm or 2 when fully engorged. Unfortunately I an becoming an expert on deer ticks, they really seem to like me & I get dozens in the summer while I work in the yard :(
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PublishedOctober 26, 2011

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