Skin Flake / Debris (Not an insect)
Scientific Name: N/A (Likely desquamated epithelium)
Order & Family: N/A
Size: Variable, typically 1-3 mm

Natural Habitat
Found on bedding, clothing, carpets, and household dust
Diet & Feeding
N/A (Inanimate biological debris)
Behavior Patterns
Does not exhibit behavior. Often mistaken for parasites like scabies or mites due to shape and proximity to the body.
Risks & Benefits
No direct risk, though accumulation contributes to household dust which feeds dust mites. Can cause psychological distress if mistaken for a parasite (delusional parasitosis).
Identified on: 2/16/2026