Amblyomma maculatum

• Also known as the Gulf Coast tick
• Where found: Coastal areas of the U.S. along the Atlantic coast and the Gulf of Mexico.
• Transmits: Rickettsia parkeri rickettsiosis, a form of spotted fever.
• Comments: Larvae and nymphs feed on birds and small rodents, while adult ticks feed on deer and other wildlife. Adult ticks have been associated with transmission of R. parkeri to humans.

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Map of the United States showing the approximate distribution of the Gulf coast tick. Distribution area is the southeastern part of the country.