Bed Bug (Nymph/Egg)

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

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

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 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.