Abstract
Ticks are ectoparasites of great epidemiological importance, since they are vectors of many pathogens for several animal species, mainly mammals, including man. Adults of the species Amblyomma cajennense sensu lato are of medical importance because they are vectors of the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii, which causes Brazilian Spotted Fever (FMB) or Rocky Mountain Fever, or even Tick Feve…