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Picture of a Black-Legged Tick.

Black-Legged Tick
Category: Mite or Tick
Black-Legged Ticks are a primary carrier of Lyme disease through mice and deer in the Eastern United States. Males appear as a dark brown or even black coloring while females feature orange coloring. Their size dictates how much they have eaten as th... READ MORE

Picture of a Giant Red Velvet Mite.

Giant Red Velvet Mite
Category: Mite or Tick
The bright red coloration make it easy to spot a red velvet mite. They usually appear in large numbers after summer rains. ... READ MORE

Picture of a Tick.

Tick
Category: Mite or Tick
Ticks are parasites that feed off the blood of a host. As they feed, they release anticoagulants, chemicals that prevent blood from clotting (stopping). There are many species of ticks, some which spread disease to humans (Lyme disease, Rocky Moun... READ MORE
 
BugFinder - Search Insects by Color and State
BugFinder allows for a quick search of our database of insects. Simply select a primary color, a secondary color and the state in question. Hardly scientific but if it's in our database, this can help you find what you're looking for. Dominant Color:
Secondary Color:
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