Amblyomma triguttatum, commonly known as the ornate kangaroo tick, is a species of tick in the genus Amblyomma native to Australia, in Western Australia, parts of Queensland, and in New South Wales.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Kangaroo Tick being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Amblyomma ovale
- Haemaphysalis longicornis
- Amblyomma cajennense
- Rhipicephalus sanguineus
- Amblyomma americanum
- Hyalomma marginatum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Ixodida
- Family
- Ixodidae
- Genus
- Amblyomma
- Species
- Amblyomma triguttatum
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