Bed Bug Nymph

Natural Habitat

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

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

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 & Benefits

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.

Identified on: 1/1/2026