Bed Bug Nymph

Cracks and crevices in bedrooms, mattresses, bed frames, and furniture near sleeping areas.

Obligate hematophagy; they feed exclusively on the blood of warm-blooded animals, primarily humans.

Nocturnal parasites that emerge at night to feed. After a blood meal, they return to hiding spots to molt into the next life stage.

Significant urban pest. Risks include itchy skin welts, psychological distress, and potential allergic reactions. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans.