Masked Hunter (Nymph Stage)

Commonly found inside homes, barns, and warehouses, particularly in dry, dusty areas like basements or under furniture.

Predatory insect that feeds on other small arthropods including bed bugs, carpet beetles, termites, and earwigs.

Nymphs exhibit 'camouflaging' behavior by coating their sticky bodies with dust, lint, and sand to hide from both prey and predators. They are nocturnal hunters.

Beneficial as a natural pest controller for household insects. However, they can deliver a very painful bite if handled or provoked, though they do not transmit diseases.