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What does an adult male Gulf Coast tick look like?

This dorsal photograph shows an adult male Gulf Coast tick with the scutum covering most of its back.

Reviewed by VuxLore® Knowledge Team For Animal owners and livestock keepers

Short answer

This dorsal photograph shows an adult male Gulf Coast tick with the scutum covering most of its back.

A sourced vector photograph relevant to animal and livestock tick awareness.

• Male and female scuta differ

• Species identification needs geography and anatomy

• Some tick species affect both animal and public health

The Gulf Coast tick can feed on wildlife and domestic animals. This magnified adult male shows a large scutum extending across the dorsal surface.