Brown Dog Tick (engorged nymph or larva)

Indoor environments, kennels, and cracks/crevices near where dogs sleep; they are one of the few tick species that can complete their entire life cycle indoors.

Blood of mammals, primarily domestic dogs; they may occasionally bite humans if no canine host is available.

Taps into host's skin to feed for several days before dropping off to molt or lay eggs. They are highly resilient and can survive for months without a blood meal.

Vector for various pathogens including Rocky Mountain spotted fever, canine ehrlichiosis, and canine babesiosis. They pose a significant health risk to pets and can cause infestations in homes.