Masked Hunter Nymph (Dust Bug)

Found in undisturbed dusty corners of homes, attics, basements, and sheds, or outdoors in hollow trees and under eaves.

They are generalist predators and eat other small arthropods found indoors, including bed bugs, silverfish, carpet beetles, and spiders.

The nymphs have sticky bodies that accumulate dust, lint, and debris as camouflage (

Benefits: It is a beneficial predator that helps control household pest populations like bed bugs. Risks: While generally harmless to humans, they can inflict a painful bite if mishandled or threatened, similar to a bee sting.