Dmitry Apanaskevich

Dr. Dmitry Apanaskevich is a Researcher at Georgia Southern University's James H. Oliver, Jr. Institute for Coastal Plain Science. His primary focus is on the taxonomy, phylogeny, and host-parasite relationships of ixodid ticks (family Ixodidae).

• Maintains the U.S. National Tick Collection (USNTC)
• Specializes in re-identifying taxonomically challenging tick specimens
• Conducts identification of newly received tick collections
• Offers guided tours of the USNTC facility