Table 1.

Classification of ticks on their state of attachment and engorgement and whether they are alive or dead

Category	Condition	Attachment status
1	Alive	Unattached
2	Alive	Attached; unengorged*
3	Alive	Attached; engorged**
4	Dead	Unattached
5	Dead	Attached; unengorged*
6	Dead	Attached; engorged**

* no filling of the alloscutum evident.

** obvious or conspicuous filling of the alloscutum.