Disease Vector Collection

Sheep tick, SEM
Sheep tick. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a sheep tick (Ixodes ricinus). The ticks mouthparts are between its two front legs

Deer tick, SEM
Deer tick. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a deer tick (Ixodes ricinus), a bloodsucking parasite of animals and humans

Sheep tick, SEM
Sheep tick. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a sheep tick (Ixodes ricinus). This is a bloodsucking parasite of animals and humans

Triatomine bug C016 / 5641
Triatomine bug (Triatoma brasiliensis). This South American blood-sucking bug transmits Chagas disease to humans

Triatomine bug C016 / 5638
Triatomine bug (Cavernicola pilosa). This South American blood-sucking bug transmits Chagas disease to humans

Triatomine bug C016 / 5639
Triatomine bug (Dipetalogaster maxima). This South American blood-sucking bug transmits Chagas disease to humans

Triatomine bug C016 / 5640
Triatomine bug (Rhodnius ecuadoriensis). This South American blood-sucking bug transmits Chagas disease to humans

Triatomine bug C016 / 5636
Triatomine bug (Panstrongylus rufotuberculatus). This South American blood-sucking bug transmits Chagas disease to humans

Triatomine bug C016 / 5637
Triatomine bug (Eratyrus mucronatus). This South American blood-sucking bug transmits Chagas disease to humans

Triatomine bug C016 / 5634
Triatomine bug (Panstrongylus megistus). This South American blood-sucking bug transmits Chagas disease to humans

Triatomine bug C016 / 5635
Triatomine bug (Panstrongylus geniculatus). This South American blood-sucking bug transmits Chagas disease to humans

Triatomine bug C016 / 5633
Triatomine bug (Psammolestes tertius). This South American blood-sucking bug transmits Chagas disease to humans

Triatomine bug C016 / 5632
Triatomine bug (Triatoma migrans). This South American blood-sucking bug transmits Chagas disease to humans

Triatomine bug C016 / 5631
Triatomine bug (Triatoma costalimi)

Triatomine bug C016 / 5630
Triatomine bug (Triatoma pallidipennis). This Mexican blood-sucking bug transmits Chagas disease to humans

Triatomine bug C016 / 5629
Triatomine bug (Triatoma rubrovaria). This South American blood-sucking bug transmits Chagas disease to humans

Kissing bug C016 / 5628
Kissing bug (Triatoma infestans). This South American blood-sucking bug transmits Chagas disease to humans

Large elm beetle larval galleries. Large elm beetle (Scolytus scolytus) larval galleries in the lower surface of elm tree (Ulmus sp.) bark

Brown dog tick, SEM
Brown dog tick. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) engorged with blood. Ticks are parasitic arachnids

Hedgehog tick, SEM
Hedgehog tick. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a hedgehog tick (Ixodes hexagonus) feeding. Its body is swollen with blood. Ticks are parasitic arachnids

Thrips, SEM
Thrips. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a thrips, or thunder fly (order Thysanoptera), feeding inside a grass seed head

Stable fly, SEM
Stable fly. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a stable fly (Stomoxys calcitrans). It has large compound eyes (blue)

Tick feeding, artwork

Blood-filled tick, artwork

Mosquito, artwork

Anopheles mosquito, artwork
Anopheles mosquito. Computer artwork of an Anopheles sp. mosquito. The females of several species of Anopheles mosquito are responsible for transmitting Plasmodium sp

Monitor lizard tick (Amblyomma exornatum, formerly Aponomma exornatum). This tick is native to Africa, where, as the name suggests, it is mainly a parasite of monitor lizards

Female lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum). This tick is found through the southeast and south-central United States. It is the vector for the spirochete bacteria Borrelia lonestari

Male yellow dog tick (Amblyomma aureolatum). This tick is the vector for the bacteria Rickettsia rickettsii in Brazil. Rickettsia rickettsii, causes the often fatal Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF)

Egyptian rousette bat hanging from a feeder. The Egyptian rousette, or Egyptian fruit bat, (Rousettus aegyptiacus) is a widespread African fruit bat

Black fly proboscis, light micrograph
Black fly proboscis. Differential interference contrast micrograph of the proboscis of a black fly (Simulium sp.). Female black flies feed on blood, while the males feed on nectar

A ticke removed by a specialist tick removal device. Climate change has lead to warmer winters
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"Disease Vectors: Unveiling the Hidden Threats" In a world teeming with microscopic dangers, disease vectors play a crucial role in transmitting various illnesses. These tiny creatures, often unseen to the naked eye, serve as carriers for pathogens that can wreak havoc on human and animal health. Let's explore some of these notorious culprits. Sheep tick (SEM): This minuscule arachnid may seem harmless at first glance, but it harbors dangerous bacteria and viruses that can cause Lyme disease and other debilitating conditions. Deer tick (SEM): Similar to its sheep counterpart, this tiny parasite carries an array of infectious agents responsible for spreading Lyme disease among humans and animals alike. Triatomine bug C016 / 5641: Known as the "kissing bug, " this insect thrives in warm climates and is infamous for transmitting Chagas disease through its bite. The consequences of infection can be severe if left untreated. Triatomine bug C016 / 5638: Another member of the triatomine family, this stealthy vector poses a significant threat by carrying Trypanosoma cruzi parasites responsible for Chagas disease transmission across Central and South America. Triatomine bug C016 / 5639: With each blood meal it takes from unsuspecting victims, this triatomine bug spreads Chagas disease further into vulnerable populations. Its silent presence demands attention from healthcare professionals worldwide. Triatomine bug C016 / 5640: As dusk settles over rural areas where these bugs thrive, their bites become more frequent. Their insidious nature makes them efficient transmitters of Chagas disease-causing parasites. Triatomine bug C016 / 5636: Hiding within crevices or cracks in homes near forests or fields rich in wildlife hosts, this cunning vector silently feeds on sleeping individuals while leaving behind potential devastation – Chagas Disease. Triatomine bug C016 / 5637.