Bed Bug

Typically found in human dwellings, specifically in cracks and crevices, mattress seams, furniture, and behind baseboards.

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

Nocturnal and elusive; they hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult) and require blood meals to advance through life stages.

Risks include itchy skin rashes, psychological distress, and potential allergic reactions. While not known to transmit diseases, they are a significant domestic pest. There are no known ecological benefits to human environments.