Masked Hunter Nymph

Typically found indoors in dusty corners, attics, and crawlspaces, but they originate outdoors in litter or under rocks.

They are predators that consume other insects like bed bugs, silverfish, and flies.

Nymphs camouflage themselves by secreting a sticky substance that collects dust, sand, and debris, earning them the nickname 'dust balls' or 'walking dust.' They are stealth hunters that ambush their prey.

Generally beneficial as they eat household pests. However, if handled or threatened, they can inflict a very painful bite, though it is not medically dangerous or venomous to humans.