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Deer Ked

Lipoptena sp.

Description:

Small insect that I initially mistook for a small parasitic wasp. These are carriers of Lyme disease and Anaplasmosis and are obligate parasites of deer.

Habitat:

Newnans Lake Conservation Area

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Machi
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Machi

Florida, USA

Spotted on Feb 3, 2019
Submitted on May 22, 2019

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