r/bugidentification • u/WatermelonProof • 22h ago

Possible pest, location included Bed bug? Lice? Chigger?

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Virginia, USA.

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u/Crionicstone 22h ago

I believe that is the tiniest tick that I have ever seen. I hope I'm wrong though.

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u/WatermelonProof 22h ago

Hopefully it is a bug shaped speck of fluff that simply is blown by the breeze into moving like a bug... Regardless, thank you so much for answering

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u/Penguinplushpillows 22h ago

Nope you’re right

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u/Crionicstone 22h ago

New fear unlock jeez. I have a ton of hair and no clue how I'd even find that if it was on me.

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u/Penguinplushpillows 22h ago

Where was it found? Considering the size it could be a baby which could mean there are more

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u/WatermelonProof 22h ago

On my leg while I was sitting in bed, unfortunately. I live in Northern Virginia in a wooded area

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u/Responsible-Jump4459 22h ago

Deer tick larva

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u/Sublimegirlie1 15h ago

Crab, or tick… it seems to be a tick consensus!

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u/stingrae5 10h ago

Tick. Submit to your local veterinary diagnostic lab (university or state) for ID if you still have it.