Tick (likely a hard tick)

Ticks live in grass, leaf litter, and brush, where they wait for passing hosts; they may be carried indoors on people or pets.

Blood-feeding parasite of mammals, birds, and sometimes reptiles; each life stage typically takes a blood meal.

Ticks do not jump or fly; they attach to a host and feed for hours or days. Identification to species requires a clear close-up, especially of the mouthparts and body.

Bites can cause irritation and some species transmit diseases. Remove promptly with fine-tipped tweezers; avoid crushing the tick with bare fingers.