Skin Flake / Dried Skin / Sebum (Not an insect)
Scientific Name: N/A (Biological debris)
Order & Family: N/A
Size: Varies; usually 1-5 mm in diameter.
Natural Habitat
Typically found on bedding, clothing, carpets, or human skin.
Diet & Feeding
N/A (This is non-living debris)
Behavior Patterns
Did not originate from insect activity. This is likely a piece of shed epidermis (dry skin) or a small scab/hardened sebum that has fallen onto a fabric surface.
Risks & Benefits
No risks. It is harmless biological occurring matter. It can, however, serve as food for dust mites.
Identified on: 2/20/2026