Anomalous phenology of Ixodes scapularis (Ixodida: Ixodidae) in Mississippi.
Ixodes scapularis
Mississippi
ecology
phenology
questing activity
seasonal distribution
Journal
Journal of medical entomology
ISSN: 1938-2928
Titre abrégé: J Med Entomol
Pays: England
ID NLM: 0375400
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
12 09 2023
12 09 2023
Historique:
received:
17
04
2023
revised:
08
06
2023
accepted:
15
06
2023
medline:
13
9
2023
pubmed:
1
7
2023
entrez:
1
7
2023
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
The blacklegged tick, Ixodes scapularis Say, is one of the most important vectors of tick-borne disease agents in North America. Accordingly, it is crucial to know this species local composition, abundance, and seasonality (phenology) to help prevent tick-borne illnesses. The phenology of adult I. scapularis is reported in the scientific literature from October through May. Data from previous research in Mississippi have all supported this time frame for adult blacklegged tick activity. However, in this study, we report a collection of 13 I. scapularis from 9 widely separated areas in Mississippi during the summer and early fall of 2022 (June, July, and September). These findings are remarkable, even enigmatic, and should prompt further investigation.
Identifiants
pubmed: 37392067
pii: 7216536
doi: 10.1093/jme/tjad081
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
1124-1125Informations de copyright
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