First Report of Haemaphysalis longicornis (Neumann) in Oklahoma, USA
Sarah A. Myers,
Ruth C. Scimeca
Abstract:Haemaphysalis longicornis (Neumann), the Asian longhorned tick, is a species native to East Asia, but invasive to Australia, New Zealand, and most recently, the United States. It has spread rapidly across the eastern United States after being established in New Jersey in 2017. Aiding this rapid expansion is the ability of this tick to reproduce parthenogenically and feed on diverse host species. In cattle, this tick can cause heavy burdens and act as a vector for the pathogenic hemoprotozoan parasite Theileria… Show more
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