Masked Hunter (Nymph stage)

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

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

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.

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.