Likely Skin Flake, Scab, or Non-Insect Debris
Scientific Name: N/A (Biological Debris or Artifact)
Order & Family: N/A
Size: Variable, typically 1–5 mm
Natural Habitat
Found on clothing, bedding, human skin, or in household dust.
Diet & Feeding
None (Inanimate object)
Behavior Patterns
Stationary; does not move, feed, or reproduce. This object lacks the symmetrical features (legs, antennae, segmentation) of an insect and resembles desquamated skin or a dried scab.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless. Often mistaken for bed bug skins, lice, or scale insects, leading to unnecessary anxiety about infestations.
Identified on: 2/6/2026