Bed Bug

Cracks and crevices in homes, particularly in or near beds, mattresses, and furniture.

Hematophagous; feeds exclusively on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded animals.

Nocturnal, hiding during the day and emerging at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult).

Can cause itchy welts, allergic reactions, and psychological distress; they are significant household pests but do not transmit diseases.