Masked Hunter (Nymph)

Indoors in dry areas such as basements, attics, and barns; outdoors in tree hollows or under rocks.

Carnivorous predator; feeds on small arthropods including bed bugs, carpet beetles, silverfish, and earwigs.

The nymphs exhibit 'masking' behavior by covering their sticky bodies with dust, lint, and debris for camouflage. They are nocturnal hunters that move with a slow, jerky motion.

Beneficial as a natural pest control for indoor insects like bed bugs. While not aggressive to humans, they can deliver a very painful bite if handled or trapped against the skin.