Not a bug/insect - Likely Marker Ink or Debris

Natural Habitat

Human skin surface

Diet & Feeding

N/A

Behavior Patterns

This image depicts a pattern of tiny dots on skin rather than a living organism. While often mistaken for mite bites or insect eggs due to health anxiety, this specific hexagonal or clustered dot pattern is most commonly caused by incidental contact with the tip of a felt-tip pen, marker, or printed text that transfers a specific dot-matrix pattern.

Risks & Benefits

Harmless. The primary risk is psychological distress or misdiagnosis known as delusional parasitosis if the individual mistakenly insists these inanimate marks are parasites.

Identified on: 2/9/2026