Bug Identifier
Bed bug (likely)
Community identification

Bed bug (likely)

Cimex lectularius

Order & Family
Hemiptera; Cimicidae
Size
Adults are about 4–7 mm long.
See this bug in the Encyclopedia

Natural Habitat

Usually hides in mattress seams, bed frames, furniture, and cracks near sleeping areas.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded animals.

Behavior Patterns

Flattened, wingless, and mostly active at night; hides in crevices and can survive for months between meals. The image is not detailed enough for definitive identification.

Risks & Benefits

Bites can cause itchy skin reactions and infestations are difficult to eliminate; bed bugs are not known to transmit disease.