Dried Mucus or Phlegm (Not a Bug)

Scientific Name: N/A (Biological secretion)

Order & Family: N/A

Size: Varies by droplet size, typically 2mm to 10mm.

Dried Mucus or Phlegm (Not a Bug)

Natural Habitat

Commonly found on tissues, handkerchiefs, clothing, or household surfaces.

Diet & Feeding

N/A (Not a living organism)

Behavior Patterns

This is an inanimate object derived from respiratory secretions which dehydrates and hardens over time, often taking on irregular, amorphous shapes that can sometimes be mistaken for larvae or soft-bodied insects.

Risks & Benefits

Generally harmless, though it is a biological waste product potentially carrying bacteria or viruses if fresh; no ecosystem benefit.

Identified on: 2/9/2026