Masked Hunter (Nymph)

Often found indoors, particularly in areas with high dust, such as basements, attics, and storage areas.

Strictly insectivorous, specializing in small arthropods like bed bugs, lacewings, earwigs, and flies.

Nymphs practice camouflage by covering their bodies with sticky secretions that catch dust, sand, and lint. They are nocturnal hunters that move with a slow, jerky motion.

Benefits the ecosystem by controlling household pests; however, they can deliver a painful (though not medically significant) bite if handled or threatened.