1987Journal of Medical EntomologyRequires access

Amblyomma Calcaratum (Acari: Ixodidae), A Central and South American Tick, Found in Kentucky, USA

Steven R. Bloemer, Cynthia L. Russell, James E. Keirans

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Amblyomma calcaratum, an ixodid parasite of the Edentata in Central and South America, was recovered from a flannel drag in Kentucky, USA. This is the 1st record of this tick from the North American continent.

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Amblyomma calcaratum, an ixodid parasite of the Edentata in Central and South America, was recovered from a flannel drag in Kentucky, USA. This is the 1st record of this tick from the North American continent.

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Amblyomma calcaratum, an ixodid parasite of the Edentata in Central and South America, was recovered from a flannel drag in Kentucky, USA. This is the 1st record of this tick from the North American continent.

Key concepts: Ixodidae, Acari, Amblyomma americanum, Biology, Tick, Amblyomma, Parasite hosting, Tick-borne disease

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