Bed bug

Found indoors in human dwellings, primarily inhabiting crevices of mattresses, box springs, bed frames, and upholstered furniture.

Obligate hematophage that feeds exclusively on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded animals.

Nocturnal parasites that hide in dark cracks during the day and emerge at night to feed. They are wingless and spread passively via luggage, clothing, and used furniture.

They do not transmit infectious diseases, but their bites cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, and severe psychological distress. They provide no known ecological benefits to human environments.