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Tumbleweed Bug #923876

Asked January 22, 2026, 4:12 PM EST

What is the name of the indoor bug, covered in dust that looks like a tiny tumbleweed and moves very quickly. Nocturnal, shy and lives in closets.

Oakland County Michigan

Expert Response

There is a type of spider egg sac that can resemble what you're describing: https://www.bugguide.net/node/view/810265/bgimage

A carpet beetle could be another possibility. Otherwise, I'm not sure what this could be. If you have a photo, feel free to attach it to your reply.
David Lowenstein Replied January 23, 2026, 4:05 PM EST

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