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Tropical Bont Tick

Amblyomma variegatum

Classification

Order
Ixodida
Family
Ixodidae

Amblyomma variegatum, commonly known as the tropical bont tick, is a species of tick of the genus Amblyomma endemic to Africa. It has spread from its centre of origin to several countries, including the Caribbean islands, where it is known as the Senegalese tick (due to the suspected introduction of the tick from cattle imports from that country) and the Antigua gold tick. They are vividly coloured (especially the males) and have a substantial impact on livestock, primarily through their transmission of diseases.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
France · 1United States of America · 1