Human Skin Flake or Scab (Not a Bug)
Scientific Name: Dermatological debris (human epidermis)
Order & Family: N/A (Biological material, not a taxonomic organism)
Size: Typically 1-5 mm
Natural Habitat
Found commonly indoors on carpets, bedding, and furniture
Diet & Feeding
N/A (Inanimate biological waste)
Behavior Patterns
Stationary. This is usually dead skin, a healing scab, or dried secretion that has flaked off the human body.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless debris, though accumulation contributes to household dust and feeds dust mites.
Identified on: 2/27/2026