Bed bug

Natural Habitat

Found in temperate and tropical climates, usually indoors within mattress seams, bed frames, and cracks near human sleeping areas.

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and elusive insects that hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult).

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy skin welts, allergic reactions, and psychogical distress. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans. There are no ecological benefits in a domestic setting.

Identified on: 2/28/2026