A case of rapid predation of the tick Haemaphysalis longicornis (Acari: Ixodidae) by antlion Euroleon coreaus
2020
Nwanade, Chuks F. | Yang, Xiaolong | Bao, Rong | Yu, Zhijun | Liu, Jingze
Ticks are vectors to a wide range of pathogens with veterinary and medical significance. The control of ticks has created a huge public health and veterinary challenge, and it has been widely recognized that the current use of chemical acaricides has serious environmental implications. There is scant information about antlion predation on ticks. Here we present an interesting predatory behaviour of the antlion Euroleon coreaus on Haemaphysalis longicornis, which provided evidence that antlions might be one of the predators of ticks. Additionally, the antlions may synthesize potential tick biocontrol agents which can rapidly kill ticks in minutes. Further laboratory purification of the venom from ant lions, and subsequent application on ticks may provide more options for integrative control of ticks and tick-borne diseases.
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