Human Hair Strand

Scientific Name: Homo sapiens hair

Order & Family: Mammalia (not an insect or bug)

Size: Typically 0.04 to 0.12 mm in diameter and several centimeters to meters in length (head hair can grow very long).

Human Hair Strand

Natural Habitat

Found on humans, their clothing, bedding, and surrounding environment due to natural shedding.

Diet & Feeding

Not applicable (not a living organism).

Behavior Patterns

Naturally shed from the human body. Does not exhibit independent behavior. Its presence can indicate human habitation or activity.

Risks & Benefits

No inherent risks or benefits as it is not an insect or bug. Its presence is generally benign, though allergies to human dander (skin cells often associated with shed hair) can occur in some individuals. It is a common household dust component.

Identified on: 9/5/2025