Anomalous phenology of Ixodes scapularis (Ixodida: Ixodidae) in Mississippi

Author:

Goddard Jerome1ORCID,Sims Sharon2,Robbins Richard G345ORCID,Varnado Wendy C2

Affiliation:

1. Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology and Plant Pathology, Mississippi State University , 100 Twelve Ln., Clay Lyle Entomology Building, Mississippi State, MS 39762 , USA

2. Mississippi Department of Health, Office of Environmental Health , Jackson, MS 39215 , USA

3. Walter Reed Biosystematics Unit, Smithsonian Institution, Museum Support Center , Suitland, MD 20746 , USA

4. One Health Branch, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research , Silver Spring, MD 20910 , USA

5. Department of Entomology, Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History , Washington, DC 20560 , USA

Abstract

Abstract 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.

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

Subject

Infectious Diseases,Insect Science,General Veterinary,Parasitology

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