Bed Bug (Early Nymph Stage)

Human dwellings, specifically cracks and crevices near sleeping areas such as mattresses, bed frames, and baseboards.

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

Nocturnal and elusive; they emerge at night to feed and hide during the day. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis through five nymphal stages, requiring a blood meal to molt to the next stage.

Risks include itchy skin rashes, psychological distress, and potential allergic reactions. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans. There are no ecological benefits to their presence in human environments.