Masked Hunter (Nymph)

Typically found indoors in dry, dusty areas like basements or attics, as well as outdoors in woodpiles and hollow trees.

Carnivorous predator that feeds on other small arthropods, including bed bugs, carpet beetles, and silverfish.

Nymphs practice 'masking' by covering their bodies with sticky secretions and dust/debris for camouflage. They are primarily nocturnal and undergo simple metamorphosis.

Benefits humans by eating household pests like bed bugs. They are not known to transmit diseases, but can deliver a painful, defensive bite if handled or provoked.