Bed Bug
Scientific Name: Cimex lectularius
Order & Family: Order: Hemiptera, Family: Cimicidae
Size: 4 to 5 mm long
Natural Habitat
Primarily found in human dwellings, hidden in mattresses, bed frames, and floor cracks.
Diet & Feeding
Obligate hematophages (blood-feeders), typically feeding on human blood.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal insects that emerge from hiding at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis with five nymphal stages.
Risks & Benefits
Potential risk of itchy welts and allergic reactions from bites; can cause significant psychological distress and sleep loss.
Identified on: 12/31/2025