Masked Hunter (Adult)

Natural Habitat

Commonly found indoors in houses, barns, and sheds where their prey is abundant.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivorous; feeds on small arthropods including bed bugs, flies, beetles, and lacewings.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal predators that hunt for prey at night. Nymphs have a unique habit of camouflaging themselves with dust and debris.

Risks & Benefits

Beneficial as a natural pest controller for household insects like bed bugs. They can deliver a painful bite to humans if handled or threatened, but do not transmit disease.

Identified on: 6/20/2026