Unknown (Possible flea or bed bug bite)

Scientific Name: N/A (Bite identification)

Order & Family: N/A (Bite identification)

Size: N/A (Bite identification)

Unknown (Possible flea or bed bug bite)

Natural Habitat

Varies: Fleas in carpets/pet bedding; Bed bugs in mattress seams or crevices

Diet & Feeding

Blood (Hematophagy)

Behavior Patterns

Fleas jump and bite lower extremities; Bed bugs are nocturnal and bite in linear patterns or clusters during sleep

Risks & Benefits

Risks include allergic reactions, secondary infection from scratching, and psychological distress; flea bites can occasionally transmit diseases like typhus

Identified on: 1/11/2026