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Tick - Amblyomma maculatum
Copyright © 2009 Ron M.

Tick - Amblyomma maculatum
Kenner, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, USA
July 19, 2009
I think this is a Gulf Coast Tick (Amblyomma maculatum) but I would like to get a confirmation on this.

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Contributed by Ron M. on 21 July, 2009 - 2:45pm
Last updated 24 May, 2018 - 7:51pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Ron M., 23 July, 2009 - 2:16pm

Yes,
This is an adult male A. maculatum.
… Jon Oliver, 23 July, 2009 - 1:06pm

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