
Community identification
Bed Bug
Cimex lectularius
- Order & Family
- Hemiptera, Cimicidae
- Size
- 4 to 5 mm (adults)
Natural Habitat
Indoor environments, specifically within cracks, crevices, and bed frames near sleeping hosts.
Diet & Feeding
Obligate blood-feeders, primarily targeting humans at night.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal; they hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (nymphs to adults).
Risks & Benefits
A major pest that causes psychological distress and itchy, allergic skin reactions through bites; they do not typically transmit diseases.