Phlegm / Mucus / Fibrous Debris (Not an Insect)

Scientific Name: N/A

Order & Family: N/A

Size: Variable, typically 1 to 3 centimeters depending on the clump.

Phlegm / Mucus / Fibrous Debris (Not an Insect)

Natural Habitat

Typically found in toilets, sinks, or drains.

Diet & Feeding

N/A (This is biological or fibrous waste, not a living organism).

Behavior Patterns

Does not exhibit independent behavior; floats in water or settles at the bottom. It may appear 'feathery' or structured due to the suspension of mucus or digestive lining in water.

Risks & Benefits

No direct risk to humans, though it is bodily waste. It is often mistaken for a parasite or worm (like a fluke), but is typically just mucus, undigested food fiber, or shed intestinal lining.

Identified on: 2/12/2026