Not an Insect (Likely Earwax or Dried Material)

Scientific Name: Cerumen (if earwax)

Order & Family: N/A

Size: Varies by accumulation, typically 2-6 mm

Not an Insect (Likely Earwax or Dried Material)

Natural Habitat

Found in human ear canals or discarded on surfaces; not a living organism.

Diet & Feeding

N/A

Behavior Patterns

This object is inanimate. It appears to be a small lump of biological material, most likely earwax (cerumen) or possibly a dried piece of fruit or resin, rather than an insect, egg case, or larva.

Risks & Benefits

No risks or benefits as a pest. If it is earwax, it serves a protective function in the ear canal by trapping dust and debris.

Identified on: 2/28/2026