Not a Bug (Likely Earwax or Dried Residue)

Scientific Name: N/A

Order & Family: N/A

Size: Variable

Not a Bug (Likely Earwax or Dried Residue)

Natural Habitat

Often found on cotton swabs, tissues, or human skin.

Diet & Feeding

N/A

Behavior Patterns

This appears to be inanimate biological debris rather than a living organism. The image shows fragmented, amber-colored, flaky material that lacks the distinct anatomical features of an insect (such as segmented legs, antennae, or a defined head/thorax). It strongly resembles cerumen (earwax) or dried bodily secretion on a tissue.

Risks & Benefits

No health risks associated with the debris itself, though if it is bodily fluid, standard hygiene practices apply.

Identified on: 2/7/2026