Masked Hunter

Found indoors in homes and buildings, as well as outdoors in protected areas like sheds and under bark.

Predatory; feeds on various household pests including bed bugs, carpet beetles, and spiders.

Nymphs cover themselves in dust and lint for camouflage. They are nocturnal and hunt prey using a painful bite.

Benefits humans by preying on household pests, but can deliver a defensive bite if mishandled.