Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Found globally, primarily in human dwellings within cracks, crevices, bedding, and furniture near sleeping areas.

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and elusive, they emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult) and can survive for months without a blood meal.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy red welts, allergic reactions, and psychological distress/insomnia. While not known to transmit diseases to humans, they are major household pests; there are no known benefits to the ecosystem.

Identified on: 4/10/2026