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Species profile

Amblyomma parvitarsum

Identification

Historical confusion with A. neumanni means descriptions and media must be tied to verified specimens.

Photographs and visible features may be insufficient for definitive identification.

Life stages

  • Egg
  • Larva
  • Nymph
  • Adult

Seasonal activity

Larval prevalence in Liolaemus pleopholis was highest in autumn (75%) in this study.

Adults were collected from camelid manure heaps during summer.

Important identification and health information

Educational information and limitations

Photographs and visible features may be insufficient for definitive identification.

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