Bed bug

Found exclusively indoors, primarily in mattresses, bed frames, cracks, and crevices near sleeping areas.

Obligate hematophages feeding exclusively on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded hosts.

Nocturnal and highly secretive, emerging primarily at night to pierce skin and feed before retreating to dark hiding spots.

Causes itchy, irritating bites and psychological distress, but transmits no known human pathogens.