Bed Bug Nymph

Indoor environments, specifically cracks and crevices in beds, furniture, walls, and flooring near sleeping areas.

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

Nocturnal and reclusive. Nymphs require a blood meal to progress through each of their five molting stages. They are attracted to heat and carbon dioxide emitted by hosts.

Risks include itchy allergic reactions, skin rashes, and psychological distress/insomnia. While they do not transmit diseases, they are considered significant household pests. No known ecosystem benefits in indoor settings.