Clothing Lint / Fabric Fiber (Not a bug)

Scientific Name: N/A (Inanimate object)

Order & Family: N/A

Size: Variable, typically microscopic to a few millimeters

Clothing Lint / Fabric Fiber (Not a bug)

Natural Habitat

Typically found on clothing, upholstery, carpets, and laundry

Diet & Feeding

N/A

Behavior Patterns

Accumulates via friction and static electricity; often mistaken for parasitic worms or fibers (Morgellons)

Risks & Benefits

Generally harmless, though can trigger allergies if dust-laden; often causes anxiety when mistaken for parasites

Identified on: 2/14/2026