Common Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Domestic environments, specifically in furniture, mattresses, and wall crevices where humans sleep

Diet & Feeding

Blood (obligate hematophagy), primarily from humans

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal insects that hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They go through five nymphal stages, each requiring a blood meal to molt.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy allergic reactions, psychological distress, and secondary skin infections from scratching. They are not known to transmit diseases but are significant urban pests.

Identified on: 6/13/2026