Dry Skin Flake / Not an Insect
Scientific Name: N/A (Desquamated Epithelium)
Order & Family: N/A
Size: Variable, typically less than 1mm to several millimeters
Natural Habitat
Found on human skin, clothing, furniture, and carpets
Diet & Feeding
N/A
Behavior Patterns
This is non-living organic matter. It does not move or behave. It accumulates as dust in households.
Risks & Benefits
No direct risks. High accumulations of skin flakes contribute to household dust, which feeds dust mites, potentially aggravating allergies for sensitive individuals.
Identified on: 2/23/2026