Likely attached tick (possibly a hard tick)

Ticks occur in vegetation and wooded or grassy areas, attaching to passing animals or people; this image shows one attached to skin.

Blood-feeding ectoparasite of mammals, birds, and reptiles.

Ticks anchor their mouthparts in skin and feed for hours to days; they do not jump or fly. The photo alone does not show enough detail for reliable species identification.

Bites can cause local irritation, and some ticks transmit diseases such as Lyme disease. If attached, remove promptly with fine-tipped tweezers, pulling steadily close to the skin.