Flying ticks is the common name for the deer shearer. The woodcutter is a common insect that can be found throughout the country. The name that has stuck to the shearer – the flying tick – causes concern for many people. Ticks, as we know, can transmit a number of pathogens, which can make them very dangerous for humans and animals. What about the flying tick? We are checking.
Flying tick – deer shearer or deer shearer
What is flying? The deer’s shearer, also called the deer’s shearer, is a small insect that belongs to the family Citaceae (an order of flies). The species classification of the shearer is, of course, not accidental. A characteristic feature of parasitism is parasitism. Flying birds feed on vertebrates, and their most common victims are roe deer, deer and moose, which is suggested by the added name of the shearer – “deer” or “deer”. Flying ticks feed on the blood of these mammals, and what attracts them is the dark color of the fur of their victims.
Flying ticks in Poland – where can you find them?
Flying beetles in Poland occur throughout the country, so they can be found virtually everywhere. Flying ticks live mainly in green and forested areas, which can be said to be a common feature of the wren tick and the common tick. It is worth noting, however, that both arthropods have different species classifications.
The deer tick – as we already know – belongs to flies, while the common tick is a representative of arachnids. Another point worth paying attention to is that both species differ significantly in appearance. Although the term “flying tick” is commonly used in everyday speech, it is not true that the tick is a variety of tick with wings. This statement is greatly simplified, and both arthropods actually have more in common than in common.
Flying ticks – what do they look like? We explain
What do they look like when flying? Since we have touched on the appearance of the deer shearer, it is necessary to learn more about the species characteristics of the insect. The wren is a small insect. Its body length may vary between 3.5-5 mm.
shearer (illustrative photo) istock/Tomasz Klejdysz
The flying tick is distinguished by the fact that it has three pairs of legs (which distinguishes it from the common tick with four pairs of legs). What makes it possible to attach itself to the victim’s body are its strong legs with hooks at the ends. The body of a flying tick is flattened and additionally covered with a hard armor, which makes the insect difficult to crush. Another characteristic feature of the flying tick is that it has transparent wings, which it sheds when it finds a host.
Flying tick – parasitic lifestyle
The flying tick – as we already know – is a parasite that feeds on the blood of its victims. Thanks to its hooked legs, the flying bird is able to firmly attach itself to the animal’s skin. It is also worth mentioning that the hair of animals on which shearers parasitize is used for breeding. Flying ticks leave larvae on the body of their victim, which then fall to the ground and burrow in it until pupation. The wrens pupate in late summer or early autumn. It is estimated that a female flying tick is capable of giving birth to 20 to 30 larvae.
A flying tick bite on a human
What are the dangers of a fly bite on a human? Although humans are not the main host of the shearing beetle, it turns out that we are not completely indifferent to these small insects. Flying ticks can be really bothersome. They often attack in swarms and can become entangled in hair, as well as enter the nose or ears.
Are flying birds dangerous to humans? Although it has not been proven that clippers transmit, for example, Lyme disease (which again distinguishes them from the common tick), the bite of a flying tick can cause an allergic reaction of varying degrees of intensity. The bite site is inconspicuous. At first it looks like a small dot, which over time may turn into an itchy and painful lump. Sometimes it lasts up to a year.
Flying ticks in the forest – can you protect yourself against them?
How to protect yourself from flying birds in the forest? Encountering a shearer while walking in the forest is highly probable, especially during the period of their greatest activity, i.e. from June to October. When going for a walk in the forest, it is worth ensuring appropriate clothing. You should choose light-colored clothing that differs from the dark color of the fur of animals – the main host of shearers. It is also worth making sure that your clothes cover as much of your body surface as possible. Uncovered parts can be additionally sprayed with an insect repellent.
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Source: Gazeta
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