Masked Hunter (Nymph)

Typically found indoors in high-dust areas like basements and attics, but also occurs in wooded areas and gardens.

Strictly carnivorous; hunts small arthropods including bed bugs, carpet beetles, termites, and silverfish.

The nymphal stage covers itself in dust, lint, and sand to camouflage from both predators and prey. They are nocturnal hunters and generally move slowly unless attacking.

Benefits humans by acting as a natural pest control for bed bugs and silverfish. However, if handled or threatened, they can deliver a very painful bite similar to a bee sting, though it is not medically significant.