Bed Bug

Typically found in cracks and crevices in residential and commercial buildings, specifically in or near beds, mattresses, and furniture.

Obligate hematophages, primarily feeding on human blood, though they may also bite other warm-blooded mammals.

Nocturnal and elusive; they use CO2 and heat sensors to locate hosts. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult) and can survive for months without feeding.

Risks include skin rashes, psychological distress, and allergic reactions to bites. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans. There are no known ecological benefits for humans.