Junk / Debris (Not a Living Insect)

Scientific Name: N/A (Identified as non-biological material)

Order & Family: N/A

Size: Variable; resembles the size of a carpet beetle larva case, lint, or a scab.

Junk / Debris (Not a Living Insect)

Natural Habitat

Commonly found on carpets, clothing, fabric surfaces, or corners of rooms.

Diet & Feeding

N/A

Behavior Patterns

This object is stationary and exhibits no biological behavior. It appears to be a small cluster of lint, dirt, a dried scab, or possibly a degraded piece of organic material, but lacks the segmentation, legs, antennae, or symmetry required to be identified as an insect.

Risks & Benefits

No risks or benefits. It is likely just household detritus or a small piece of debris. If biological (like a scab), it poses no threat.

Identified on: 2/19/2026