Non-insect Object (Likely Earwax or Biological Debris)

Scientific Name: N/A

Order & Family: N/A

Size: Variable; appears to be very small (likely under 5mm)

Non-insect Object (Likely Earwax or Biological Debris)

Natural Habitat

Typically found on household surfaces, tissues, fabrics, or bedding.

Diet & Feeding

None (Inanimate object)

Behavior Patterns

None. The object in the image is stationary and lacks key insect features such as legs, antennae, a head, or symmetrical segmentation.

Risks & Benefits

Harmless. This appears to be a piece of earwax (cerumen), a scab, or a crumb, often mistaken for bed bugs or parasites due to the reddish-brown coloration. It poses no risk.

Identified on: 2/5/2026