Bed Bug
Scientific Name: Cimex lectularius
Order & Family: Order: Hemiptera, Family: Cimicidae
Size: 5 mm to 7 mm in length (adults)
Natural Habitat
Primarily human dwellings, hiding in mattress seams, bed frames, and cracks near sleeping areas.
Diet & Feeding
Obligate blood-feeders, primarily targeting humans during the night.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal, elusive, and photophobic; they undergo incomplete metamorphosis (nymphs to adults) and can survive months without feeding.
Risks & Benefits
A significant household pest that causes itchy welts and psychological distress; however, they are not known to transmit diseases to humans.
Identified on: 1/30/2026