Dry Skin Flake/Sebum Plug (Not an Insect)
Scientific Name: Stratum Corneum Fragment
Order & Family: N/A (Biological debris)
Size: Microscopic to 1-3 mm
Natural Habitat
Typically found on human skin, scalp, clothing, or bedding.
Diet & Feeding
N/A (Non-living organic matter)
Behavior Patterns
Naturally sheds from the epidermis as part of the skin's renewal cycle. Does not move or exhibit behavior.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless; essentially dead skin cells. While often mistaken for lice nits or bed bug eggs due to size and color, it poses no risk. It naturally decomposes or is washed away.
Identified on: 3/4/2026