Masked Hunter Nymph (Dust Bug)

Often found indoors in dusty corners, basements, and attics, as well as outdoors in woodpiles or dry, sheltered areas.

Predatory; feeds on other household arthropods like bed bugs, earwigs, silverfish, and woodlice.

The nymphs have a unique behavior of covering themselves in dust, lint, and debris as a form of camouflage (hence the name 'Masked Hunter'). They are stealthy predators that ambush their prey.

Generally beneficial as they eat household pests. However, they can inflict a very painful (though not medically dangerous) bite if handled or threatened.