Bed Bug (Nymph/Blood Spot)

Indoor environments, specifically cracks and crevices in beds, furniture, wallpaper, and floorboards.

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

Nocturnal and elusive. They emerge at night to feed and hide in clusters during the day. Their life cycle includes five nymphal stages, each requiring a blood meal to molt.

Risks include itchy skin welts, allergic reactions, and psychological distress. While they do not transmit diseases, infestations are difficult to eradicate. They offer no known ecosystem benefits in human habitats.