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Reproduction of the winter tick, Dermacentor albipictus, under field conditions in Alberta, Canada

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Canadian Journal of Zoology

Volume

64

Issue

3

First Page

714

Last Page

721

Publication Date

1986

Abstract

Total egg production and timing of reproduction by engorged female winter ticks (Dermacentor albipictus) were studied in three habitat types (aspen forest, bog, and grassland) of central Alberta. Results for the aspen forest included lower survival of engorged females, a longer incubation period, fewer eggs hatched, and a lower survival of larvae. Presence of snow resulted in decreased survival of engorged females in all habitats. Onset of oviposition in the three habitats was synchronous (early June) and, possibly, stimulated by photoperiod. Incubation period appeared temperature dependent.

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