Bed Bug

Scientific Name: Cimex lectularius

Order & Family: Hemiptera (Order), Cimicidae (Family)

Size: 4-5 mm (adults), about the size of an apple seed.

Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Human dwellings, especially mattresses, bed frames, furniture, and cracks in walls. They thrive in temperate climates.

Diet & Feeding

Exclusively blood of warm-blooded animals, primarily humans.

Behavior Patterns

Night feeders, usually biting humans while they are sleeping. They are known for their resilience and can survive for months without a blood meal. They often hide in cracks and crevices in beds, furniture, and walls during the day.

Risks & Benefits

Potential risks include itchy bites, skin rashes, allergic reactions, and secondary skin infections from scratching. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans. There are no known direct benefits to humans or the ecosystem.

Identified on: 9/4/2025