Household Lint / Fabric Fiber
Scientific Name: N/A (Non-living material)
Order & Family: N/A (Synthetic or natural textile fragments)
Size: Microscopic to several millimeters in length.
Natural Habitat
Found on clothing, upholstery, carpets, and in dryer vents.
Diet & Feeding
Does not consume food; it is an accumulation of textile fibers and dust.
Behavior Patterns
Collects due to friction and static electricity; often mistaken for insects due to irregular shapes.
Risks & Benefits
Generally harmless, though can be a respiratory irritant for allergy sufferers or a fire hazard in dryer vents.
Identified on: 1/10/2026