Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Indoor environments, specifically cracks, crevices, bedding, and furniture in human dwellings.

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal insects that emerge from hiding at night to feed. They undergo simple metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult) and can survive months without a blood meal.

Risks & Benefits

Primary risks include itchy skin rashes, psychological distress, and allergic reactions. They are not known to transmit diseases but are significant urban pests.

Identified on: 6/1/2026