Unknown / Likely Scabies Mite or Skin Flake (Inconclusive Image)
Scientific Name: Sarcoptes scabiei (if scabies) / Inorganic Debris
Order & Family: Order: Sarcoptiformes, Family: Sarcoptidae (if scabies)
Size: Microscopic (0.2–0.4 mm for adult females)
Natural Habitat
If parasitic: burrows in the upper layer of human skin. If debris: found on textiles, furniture, or floors.
Diet & Feeding
If parasitic: human skin cells and lymph fluid.
Behavior Patterns
Scabies mites burrow under the skin to lay eggs, causing intense itching, particularly at night. They cannot survive off a host for more than 48-72 hours.
Risks & Benefits
Risks: Highly contagious, causes severe itching (pruritus), skin rashes, and potential secondary infections from scratching. Benefits: None.
Identified on: 2/7/2026