Eutrombicula alfreddugesi

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Eutrombicula alfreddugesi

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Also known as: Trombicula alfreddugesi, Trombicula irritans

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…is Eutrombicula alfreddugèsi (also called Trombicula irritans). This species occurs from the Atlantic coast to the Midwest and southward to Mexico. The tiny larvae easily penetrate clothing. Once on the skin surface, they attach themselves and inject a fluid that digests tissue and causes severe itching. The surrounding tissue hardens,…
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