Insect Exuvia (Shed Exoskeleton)

Scientific Name: Undefined (cannot be determined from a shed exoskeleton alone)

Order & Family: Undefined (cannot be determined from a shed exoskeleton alone)

Size: Approximately 5-10 mm (visually estimated from the image, but exact size is indeterminate without scale)

Insect Exuvia (Shed Exoskeleton)

Natural Habitat

Undefined (depends on the specific insect that shed it, could be found anywhere the insect lives)

Diet & Feeding

Undefined (depends on the specific insect that shed it)

Behavior Patterns

This appears to be a shed exuvia (exoskeleton) of an insect, likely from the larval or nymphal stage. Insects shed their exoskeletons to grow. The behavior of shedding is called molting or ecdysis. The actual living organism is no longer present.

Risks & Benefits

This is a non-living remnant and poses no direct risks. It provides no direct benefits to humans, but the insect it came from could have ecological benefits or risks depending on its species.

Identified on: 9/4/2025