Masked Hunter (nymph stage)

Found indoors in homes and buildings, as well as outdoors in dark, protected areas like woodpiles and barns.

Carnivorous, preying on other household insects such as bed bugs, flies, carpet beetles, and spiders.

The nymph stage is known for camouflaging itself by covering its body in a sticky secretion that attracts dust, lint, and debris, making it look like a moving piece of dust. It is a nocturnal predator that lies in wait for prey.

Benefits include preying on pest insects like bed bugs. Risks include a painful defensive bite if handled carelessly, though they are not aggressive toward humans and do not feed on human blood.