Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Found worldwide in human dwellings, typically nesting in cracks, crevices, bed frames, mattresses, and furniture.

Diet & Feeding

Obligate hematophages feeding primarily on human blood, though they may occasionally bite other warm-blooded animals.

Behavior Patterns

Mainly nocturnal; they hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult) and can survive for months without a meal.

Risks & Benefits

They do not transmit diseases but their bites can cause allergic reactions, skin rashes, and psychological distress. They provide no significant ecological benefit to humans.

Identified on: 1/2/2026