American Dog Tick
Dermacentor variabilis
A larger tick species found in grassy fields and along trails, capable of transmitting Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Identification
American dog ticks are reddish-brown with mottled white or gray markings on the back and grow noticeably larger after feeding.
American Dog Tick is a type of tick. See the full ticks guide for signs, treatment, and prevention.
Known species and subtypes
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