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Species
Gulf coast tick
SPECIES
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumArthropoda
- ClassArachnida
- OrderIxodida
- FamilyIxodidae
Observations3,043
The primary form of communication between Amblyomma maculatum adults is through pheromones males use to attract females. To perceive these pheromones as well as to locate hosts A. maculatum, like most ixodid ticks, use a special sensory organ called a Haller’s organ. This organ has many tiny sensory receptors and is used to perceive chemical signals given off by potential hosts. Communication Channels: tactile ; chemical Other Communication Modes: pheromones Perception Channels: visual ; polarized light ; chemical
via GBIF
Museum specimens
- Specimen records
- 76
- With media
- 19
- Family
- Ixodidae
- Collections
- FCB-UANL, TTU, INDRE-SSA, DMNS, INHS, BYU
- Recorded in
- Mexico, United States, Canada, Guatemala