Bed bug

Natural Habitat

Indoor environments, specifically cracks and crevices in mattresses, bed frames, furniture, and walls near sleeping areas

Diet & Feeding

Obligate hematophages, primarily feeding on human blood

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and elusive; they hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis with five nymphal stages requiring blood meals to mature.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy bites, allergic reactions, secondary skin infections from scratching, and psychological distress/insomnia; however, they are not known to transmit diseases to humans.

Identified on: 3/3/2026