Introduction of the exotic tick<i>Amblyomma helvolum</i>Koch (Acari: Ixodidae) into the United States on imported cobras (Squamata: Elapidae)

Abstract

Abstract This is a report of the introduction of the exotic tick Amblyomma helvolum Koch into the United States on imported king cobras (Ophiophagus hannah). Information on the host range, geographical distribution and biology of A. helvolum is reviewed.