Cherry Angioma

Scientific Name: N/A (not an insect or bug, medical term is 'cherry angioma' or 'senile angioma')

Order & Family: N/A (not an insect or bug)

Size: Typically 1mm to several millimeters in diameter, often growing larger with age.

Cherry Angioma

Natural Habitat

Human skin, commonly appearing on the torso, arms, and shoulders.

Diet & Feeding

Cherry angiomas are not living organisms in the sense of needing to eat. They are benign skin growths composed of small blood vessels.

Behavior Patterns

This image does not show an insect or bug. It appears to be a small red mole or cherry angioma on human skin. These are common skin growths that can appear at any age. They are typically harmless and do not exhibit any behavior patterns as they are not living organisms in the way an insect is.

Risks & Benefits

Cherry angiomas are generally harmless and benign, posing no health risks. Rarely, if they bleed or change significantly in appearance, a doctor may recommend removal. They offer no known benefits.

Identified on: 8/29/2025