Deer Tick Ixodes scapularis
Deer ticks are notorious for their ability to transmit Lyme disease. Despite their name, Deer ticks feed on a variety of hosts throughout their life cycle, including mice, birds, dogs, deer, and people.
Specimen # 16 Date: February 2009 Location: Chappaqua, NY Notes: Found crawling on leg after walking dog.
Date: February 2009 Location: Chappaqua, NY Notes: Found crawling on leg after walking dog.
