Skin Flake / Scab / Debris (Not an Insect)

Scientific Name: N/A (Biological Detritus)

Order & Family: N/A

Size: Typically 1-5 mm depending on the source.

Skin Flake / Scab / Debris (Not an Insect)

Natural Habitat

Commonly found on human skin, bedding, clothing, or carpets.

Diet & Feeding

N/A (Non-living organic matter)

Behavior Patterns

This object is inanimate. It does not move or exhibit behavior. It is likely a piece of dried skin, a small scab, or earwax that has fallen onto a blue fibrous surface (likely fabric or carpet).

Risks & Benefits

No risks or benefits. It is harmless biological debris, though it can contribute to household dust which may feed dust mites.

Identified on: 2/11/2026