Not a bug (likely a food crumb, resin, or earwax)
Scientific Name: N/A
Order & Family: N/A
Size: Variable, generally very small (under 5mm)
Natural Habitat
Typically found on household surfaces, often confused for pests when discovered on bedding or skin.
Diet & Feeding
N/A
Behavior Patterns
Inanimate. It does not move, eat, or reproduce. These objects are often pareidolia triggers, where the human brain attempts to find recognizable patterns (like bugs) in random shapes.
Risks & Benefits
No biological risk. The primary risk is anxiety or misdiagnosis of a parasitic infection (delusory parasitosis) if one becomes fixated on identifying inert debris as insects.
Identified on: 2/19/2026