Bed Bug

Typically found in cracks and crevices near human sleeping areas, such as mattresses, bed frames, and baseboards in residential or hospitality settings.

Obligate hematophagous feeders, primarily consuming human blood but may also feed on other warm-blooded animals.

Primarily nocturnal; they hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymphal stages, adult) and require a blood meal for each molt.

Risks include skin irritation, allergic reactions, and psychological distress from infestations; they are not known to transmit diseases but can cause significant economic impact. There are no known ecological benefits.