Bed Bug (Nymph/Egg)

Natural Habitat

Human dwellings, specifically in cracks and crevices of beds, mattresses, and furniture.

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal parasites that hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis with five nymphal stages, requiring a blood meal to molt into the next stage.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy skin rashes, psychological distress, and allergic reactions. They are not known to transmit diseases but are significant household pests. There are no ecological benefits in a domestic setting.

Identified on: 12/26/2025