Dermacentor occidentalis explained

Dermacentor occidentalis, also known as the Pacific coast tick, is a species of wood tick in the arthropod family Ixodidae.[1] This species is part of the coastal California biome. Host species include humans.[2] When not engorged with blood, they measure about 4.5 millimeters long. The exoskeleton is a silvery-gray color.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dermacentor occidentalis (Pacific Coast Tick) . iNaturalist . 2024-03-21 . en-US.
  2. Book: Hogue, Charles L. . Insects of the Los Angeles Basin . Hogue . James N. . Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County . 2015 . 978-0938644-44-6 . 3rd . Los Angeles . 420 . en-us . 93084264 . 910654655.

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