Masked Hunter (Nymph Stage)

Natural Habitat

Found indoors in dusty areas like basements and attics, as well as outdoors in woodpiles or barns.

Diet & Feeding

Predatory insect hunter that feeds on other arthropods like bed bugs, carpet beetles, and termites.

Behavior Patterns

Nymphs cover themselves with dust, link, and debris using sticky secretions for camouflage. They are nocturnal and move with a jerky, stop-and-start motion.

Risks & Benefits

Benefits the ecosystem and homes as a natural pest control agent. While not aggressive to humans, they can deliver a painful, localized bite if handled or provoked.

Identified on: 4/18/2026