Masked Hunter (Nymph)

Commonly found indoors in dry, dusty areas such as attics, basements, and corners of rooms where dust accumulates.

Carnivorous predator that feeds on small insects including bed bugs, silverfish, lacewings, termites, and earwigs.

Nymphs exhibit a 'masking' behavior by secreting a sticky substance that collects dust, sand, and lint for camouflage. They are nocturnal hunters that move with a characteristic jerky motion.

Benefits: They provide natural pest control by eating common household pests. Risks: If handled or threatened, they can deliver a very painful bite (similar to a bee sting) but are not known to transmit diseases.