Not a bug (Dried Skin, Sebum, or Earwax)
Scientific Name: N/A (Biological Debris)
Order & Family: N/A
Size: Variable, typically 1-5 mm
Natural Habitat
Human skin or ear canal
Diet & Feeding
N/A
Behavior Patterns
This is non-living organic material often found when picking skin or cleaning ears. It does not exhibit behavior.
Risks & Benefits
No inherent risks. This appears to be a hardened plug of sebum (oil) from a pore, a piece of dried earwax, or a small scab, rather than an insect or parasite.
Identified on: 2/9/2026