Community identification

Unclear—possibly a tick

Undetermined; image is too blurry for reliable identification

Order & Family: If a tick: Acari (arachnids), family Ixodidae or Argasidae; not an insect
Size: Usually about 1–5 mm unfed; engorged ticks can grow much larger.

Natural Habitat

Ticks occur in vegetation and animal habitats, attaching to people or wildlife to feed.

Blood from mammals, birds, reptiles, or amphibians.

Ticks attach to hosts and feed for hours to days; identification and life cycle vary by species.

Some ticks transmit diseases. If attached, remove promptly with fine-tipped tweezers and seek medical advice if symptoms develop.