Bed Bug (smashed/engorged)

Natural Habitat

Found in human dwellings, typically in cracks and crevices near sleeping areas, mattresses, and furniture.

Diet & Feeding

Obligate hematophages, feeding exclusively on the blood of warm-blooded animals, primarily humans.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and elusive; they hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult).

Risks & Benefits

Risks include skin rashes, psychological effects, and allergic symptoms from bites. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans but cause significant distress and economic cost.

Identified on: 5/5/2026