
Community identification
Bed bug (likely)
Cimex lectularius
- Order & Family
- Hemiptera; Cimicidae
- Size
- Adults are about 4–7 mm long.
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.