The Haemaphysalis concinna tick is a rare species in Poland. To date, it was found only once a few decades ago. During tick collection for epidemiological studies, a stable population of this arachnid was found in a military training area near Nowa Dęba. This report is particularly important, given the role of Haemaphysalis concinna in the spread of dangerous vector-borne diseases.
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