Not a bug (Debris or Dirt)

Scientific Name: N/A

Order & Family: N/A

Size: Microscopic to visible specks

Not a bug (Debris or Dirt)

Natural Habitat

Found on human skin, particularly in ridges of fingerprints or cuticles

Diet & Feeding

N/A

Behavior Patterns

The specks in the image appear to be inanimate debris, dirt, or foreign matter trapped in the ridges of the skin or peeling cuticle. They display no biological structures such as legs, antennae, or body segments.

Risks & Benefits

Generally harmless, though trapped debris in broken skin can sometimes lead to minor localized irritation.

Identified on: 2/26/2026