Vector Maps — UK Tick and Mosquito Records
This map shows where selected tick and mosquito species have been recorded across the UK since 2000. Each dot represents one or more verified sightings from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), which aggregates records from citizen scientists, research surveys, and public health monitoring.
Use the legend to see which species is which. Click any marker for details. Zoom into your area or use the Dashboard for a postcode-specific search.
Other UK Vector Maps & Projects
Several organisations publish their own interactive maps and dashboards for vectors in the UK. Explore these for additional data and context:
UKHSA Tick Dashboard
Official UKHSA dashboard showing tick surveillance data, seasonal trends, and regional submission maps from the Tick Surveillance Scheme.
ukhsa-dashboard.data.gov.ukIxodes ricinus Distribution Map
GOV.UK publication showing the known distribution of the UK's most common tick species across England, Scotland, and Wales.
gov.ukNBN Atlas
The UK's largest biodiversity data aggregator. Search for any species and view interactive distribution maps built from millions of records.
nbnatlas.orgGBIF UK Tick Occurrences
Explore all UK tick occurrence records directly on GBIF's own map interface, with filters for species, year, and data source.
gbif.orgOPTICK Project
UKCEH-led research mapping how land use, farming, and climate affect tick populations and tick-borne disease risk across the UK.
ceh.ac.ukMosquito Scotland
Citizen science project mapping mosquito species across Scotland, with public reporting and specimen identification.
mosquito-scotland.com