Bug Identifier

Ticks, Mites & Other Arachnids

Eight legs as adults, no antennae and no wings. 7 ticks, mites & other arachnids in our field guide.

Blacklegged TickIxodes scapularis1–5 mmHealth riskAmerican Dog TickDermacentor variabilis3–5 mmHealth riskLone Star TickAmblyomma americanum3–6 mmHealth riskChiggerTrombiculidae family0.2–0.4 mmCan bite or stingClover MiteBryobia praetiosa0.7–0.9 mmNuisanceArizona Bark ScorpionCentruroides sculpturatus50–80 mmHealth riskHarvestmanOpiliones order2–7 mmHarmless

Read the full guide to ticks, mites & other arachnids