Masked Hunter (Nymph stage)

Natural Habitat

Commonly found globally in dry indoor environments such as houses, barns, or sheds, often in dusty corners or crevices.

Diet & Feeding

Strictly insectivorous; feeds on other small arthropods including bed bugs, carpet beetles, flies, and silverfish.

Behavior Patterns

Nymphs exhibit camouflaging behavior by collecting dust, lint, and debris to stick to their bodies using sticky secretions. They are nocturnal and move with a characteristic jerky motion.

Risks & Benefits

Beneficial as a natural pest control for indoor infestations. They are not aggressive toward humans but can deliver a painful bite in self-defense if handled or sat upon.

Identified on: 2/24/2026