Common Bed Bug

Inhabits human dwellings, specifically in cracks, crevices, bed frames, mattresses, and behind wallpaper in close proximity to human sleeping areas.

Obligate hematophages, meaning they feed exclusively on the blood of warm-blooded animals, primarily humans, typically at night.

Nocturnal and elusive. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult) and require a blood meal to molt. They detect hosts via body heat and carbon dioxide.

Risks include itchy skin welts, allergic reactions, and psychological distress/insomnia. While they are not known vectors of disease, their presence is a significant nuisance. They offer no ecosystem benefits in human environments.