Bed Bug (nymph stage)

Found in human dwellings, typically hidden in mattress seams, bed frames, electrical outlets, and crevices near sleeping areas.

Obligate hematophages, meaning they feed exclusively on the blood of warm-blooded animals, primarily humans.

Nocturnal and elusive; they emerge at night to feed. Nymphs require a blood meal to progress through each of their five developmental molts.

While not known to transmit diseases, they cause itchy welts, allergic reactions, and significant psychological distress. They provide no known ecological benefits to human environments.