Common name: Lone Star tick
Amblyomma americanum. Graphic: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Geographic Distribution
Lone Star ticks are widely distributed in the eastern United States, but more common in the South. These ticks are most often encountered in brushy areas. Click here to see the geographic distribution of ticks that bite humans in the United States.
To see where Lone Star ticks have been detected, visit the Indiana Tick-borne Disease Surveillance dashboard and select "Ehrlichiosis" from the disease dropdown menu.
Figure 2: Lone Star tick habitat
Photo: Indiana Department of Health
- Life Cycle
- Commonly Associated Diseases
- Prevention
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Page Last Reviewed/Updated: February 2025