Skin Flake / Debris (Not an insect)

Scientific Name: N/A (Likely desquamated epithelium)

Order & Family: N/A

Size: Variable, typically 1-3 mm

Skin Flake / Debris (Not an insect)

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