Caspian Mealybug (representative of Masked Hunter nymph camouflage behavior)

Found globally in indoor and outdoor settings, particularly in dark, secluded areas like basements, attics, and under debris.

Carnivorous; feeds on small arthropods like bed bugs, flies, and termites.

Nymphs use sticky secretions to cover their bodies with dust, lint, and sand (masking) for camouflage from predators and prey.

Beneficial as they hunt pests like bed bugs; however, they can deliver a painful (though not medically significant) bite to humans if handled.