Community identification
Not a bug (Skin Lesion/Mole)
N/A (Dermatological artifact)
- Order & Family
- N/A
- Size
- Variable (looks to be a few millimeters in diameter in the photo)
Natural Habitat
Found on mammalian epidermis (skin)
Diet & Feeding
N/A
Behavior Patterns
This appears to be a nevus (mole) or a small hematoma (bruise) on human skin, rather than an insect or organism. It is stationary.
Risks & Benefits
Risk: While usually benign, changes in shape, color, or size of skin markings should be checked by a dermatologist to rule out melanoma or other skin conditions. Benefit: None.