Masked Hunter (Nymph Stage)

Typically found indoors in dry, dusty areas like basements, attics, and between floorboards; also found in gardens or nesting sites of other animals.

Strictly carnivorous; feeds on small arthropods including bed bugs, carpet beetles, silverfish, and earwigs.

The nymph stage is known for camouflaging itself with dust, lint, and sand (giving it a 'dust bunny' appearance) to ambush prey. They are primarily nocturnal and solitary hunters.

Benefits humans by acting as natural pest control for bed bugs and other household insects. While not aggressive, they can deliver a very painful bite if handled or provoked; the bite is defensive and not medically significant, but causes localized swelling.