This Tick

[bobpbx]

Big time extra credit if you recognize the plant.

 

[Sue Gremlin]

Don't recognize the plant, but I can Name That Tick!

 

[bobpbx]

Don't recognize the plant, but I can Name That Tick!

I think it's a lone star, but not 100% sure. What is it?

 

[Sue Gremlin]

I think it's a lone star, but not 100% sure. What is it?

You're right. Adult female lone star tick. Was this photo from the spring?

 

[bobpbx]

You're right. Adult female lone star tick. Was this photo from the spring?

I'm going to say late spring or early summer. I'd have to go through my thousands of photos again to see the date. Those are flower buds, the flowers have not emerged yet.

Edit, just saw one that was beginning to bloom in early june. Now I'm going to say Late April early May.

 

[Rooftree]

My guess is Turkey beard.