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Brown Dog Tick

Rhipicephalus sanguineus

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Can live its entire life indoors. Prefers feeding on dogs. Active from spring to fall. Can be found on dogs or other mammals and in cracks and crevices in houses and garages.

Distinguishing Characteristics
Hard exoskeleton. Eight legs. Brown body. Significantly larger after feeding.

28.02.2014 Category: Bug identification

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