Common Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Human dwellings, specifically cracks and crevices near sleeping areas such as mattresses, bed frames, and headboards.

Diet & Feeding

Obligate hematophages, primarily feeding on human blood, usually at night.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal, attracted to carbon dioxide and body heat; they undergo incomplete metamorphosis with five nymphal stages, each requiring a blood meal to molt.

Risks & Benefits

Potentially cause allergic skin reactions, itching, and sleep deprivation; they are not known vectors of disease but are significant urban pests.

Identified on: 6/15/2026