No identifiable insect present (Likely scab or debris)

Scientific Name: N/A

Order & Family: N/A

Size: Variable, typically 1mm to 5mm

No identifiable insect present (Likely scab or debris)

Natural Habitat

Often found on skin surfaces, bedding, or clothing after mechanical injury to the skin.

Diet & Feeding

N/A (Inanimate biological material)

Behavior Patterns

This object is non-living and stationary. It appears to be dried exudate, a small scab, or a piece of earwax or debris, rather than an insect or arachnid. It lacks defined legs, antennae, segmentation, or symmetry typical of arthropods.

Risks & Benefits

Risk: None directly, though if related to a skin lesion, typical wound care applies. Benefit: None.

Identified on: 2/26/2026