Human Eyelash (Mistaken for an insect)

Natural Habitat

Found on the margins of human eyelids; commonly shed onto skin, clothing, or blue fabric surfaces as seen in the image.

Diet & Feeding

Inanimate organic keratin structure with no dietary requirements.

Behavior Patterns

Naturally shed during a regenerative cycle of 6 to 10 weeks. This specific object is a curved, tapered hair fiber and shows no anatomical features of an insect (legs, head, or segments).

Risks & Benefits

Benefits include protecting the eye from debris and providing sensory feedback. In this context, it is harmless lint/debris and poses no risk.

Identified on: 1/14/2026