Not a bug (Skin Lesion/Mole)

Scientific Name: N/A (Dermatological artifact)

Order & Family: N/A

Size: Variable (looks to be a few millimeters in diameter in the photo)

Not a bug (Skin Lesion/Mole)

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.

Identified on: 3/10/2026