Skin Flake / Scab / Debris (Not an Insect)

Scientific Name: N/A (Biological Detritus)

Order & Family: N/A

Size: Variable, typically less than 1mm to 3mm

Skin Flake / Scab / Debris (Not an Insect)

Natural Habitat

Commonly found on human skin, scalp, clothing, or bedding.

Diet & Feeding

N/A (Inanimate)

Behavior Patterns

None. This object moves only by gravity or airflow. It is likely a piece of dried sebum, a scab, earwax, or a flake of dead skin.

Risks & Benefits

Benefits: None. Risks: Harmless, though it may be mistaken for a parasite, leading to unnecessary anxiety.

Identified on: 2/25/2026