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Species profile

Amblyomma romitii

Identification

The species is valid and distinct from Amblyomma extraoculatum; both sexes were redescribed in the cited revision.

Photographs and visible features may be insufficient for definitive identification.

Life cycle

Laboratory colonies fed larvae on rabbits and nymphs/adults on capybaras; rabbits must not be represented as verified natural hosts from this experiment.

Life stages

  • Egg
  • Larva
  • Nymph
  • Adult
Important identification and health information

Educational information and limitations

Photographs and visible features may be insufficient for definitive identification.

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