blacklegged tick
(Ixodes scapularis)
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Invasive Listing Sources
No reference that we have lists this species as invasive in North America. This species is included for comparison to other species that are considered invasive.
Taxonomic Rank
| Kingdom: Animalia |
| Phylum: Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: Chelicerata |
| Class: Arachnida |
| Order: Acari |
| Suborder: Ixodida |
| Family: Ixodidae |
| Genus: Ixodes |
| Subject: Ixodes scapularis Say |
Other System Links
NPDN Pest: ILAMAPA
Synonyms and Other Names
Other Common Names:
black-legged tick, deer tick
References
Common Name Reference: Common Names of Insects and Related Organisms
Scientific Name Reference: Common Names of Insects and Related Organisms