Regional tick guide

Ticks in Hawaii

Explore reviewed tick occurrence records for Hawaii, with links to identification profiles, evidence and practical guidance.

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Reviewed sources

1

linked tick species

State

geographic level

US-HI

location code

1 reviewed species records are currently linked to Hawaii.

Introduced, occasional and other records

Adult female and male Rhipicephalus sanguineus brown dog ticks in dorsal view

Brown dog tick

Rhipicephalus sanguineus

Present Hawaii

Hawaii Department of Health identifies the brown dog tick as one of only two tick species recorded in Hawaii.

Quick view

A globally distributed, dog-associated hard tick able to complete its life cycle in buildings and kennels. UK records are linked to importation; UKHSA reports no current evidence of establishment outdoors or as a resident UK population.

Identification:

Laterally produced angular basis capituli.

Eyes and festoons present.

Scutum lacks ornamentation.

Mouthparts relatively short compared with the basis capituli.

Coxa I has large paired internal and external spurs.

Rhipicephalus sanguineus is a species complex in some literature; expert morphological and sometimes molecular review may be necessary.

Photographs and visible features may be insufficient for definitive identification.

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