Cimicidae nymph (Bed Bug nymph)

Domestic environments, specifically beds, furniture, and cracks/crevices near sleeping areas.

Obligate hematophage; feeds exclusively on the blood of warm-blooded animals, primarily humans.

Nocturnal feeders that use heat and CO2 to locate hosts; they undergo five nymphal stages (instars) requiring a blood meal to molt.

Significant nuisance pest causing itchy welts, allergic reactions, and psychological distress; not known to transmit diseases to humans.