Eastern Black-Legged Tick

Ixodes scapularis

The Eastern Black-Legged Tick (scientific name Ixodes scapularis) is species in LeafFauna's spiders & scorpions group, belonging to the genus Ixodes. LeafFauna lists Eastern Black-Legged Tick among more than 25,000 animal species. Every photo is credited to its photographer and shown under its license. Open it in the LeafFauna app for more facts, a range map, sightings by month and more photos.