Masked Hunter (Nymph phase)

Typically found indoors in dry, dusty areas like basements, attics, and storage rooms, as well as outdoors in hollow trees or bird nests.

Carnivorous predator; feeds on small arthropods including bed bugs, carpet beetles, termites, and silverfish.

Nymphs practice 'masking' by covering their bodies with dust, lint, and debris for camouflage. They are nocturnal and move with a characteristic jerky motion.

Benefits include natural pest control by eating household pests. Risks include a very painful bite to humans if handled or provoked, though they are not known to transmit diseases.