Not a bug/insect (Skin Flake or Dried Residue)

Scientific Name: N/A (Likely Stratum Corneum fragment or dried secretion/food)

Order & Family: N/A

Size: Variable; macro photo suggests 2-5mm

Not a bug/insect (Skin Flake or Dried Residue)

Natural Habitat

Found on various surfaces, often household furniture, bedding, or clothing

Diet & Feeding

N/A

Behavior Patterns

This is non-living matter. It is stationary and does not move or eat. It is likely a piece of dried human skin, a scab, earwax, dried nasal secretion, or food residue (like a potato chip shard or dried glazing).

Risks & Benefits

No direct risks. If merely a skin flake or debris, it is harmless. If a biological symptom (like a scab), it indicates healing.

Identified on: 3/7/2026