Ticks
American Dog Tick Identification
Larger than deer ticks, with pale ornate scutum markings. Vector of Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
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Field notes
Dog ticks are 5mm+ and reddish-brown with silvery-white patterned markings behind the head. Prefer grassy edges and roadsides.
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