Bed Bug
Scientific Name: Cimex lectularius
Order & Family: Order: Hemiptera, Family: Cimicidae
Size: 4 to 5 mm (adults)
Natural Habitat
Primarily lives in human dwellings, nesting in cracks, crevices, bed frames, and mattresses.
Diet & Feeding
Obligate blood feeders, primarily targeting humans but may bite other warm-blooded animals.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal parasites that hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis with five nymphal stages.
Risks & Benefits
Significant nuisance pest. Causes itchy welts and psychological distress. While not known to transmit diseases, heavy infestations can cause anemia.
Identified on: 5/13/2026