Bed Bug (Exuviae/Fragment)

Natural Habitat

Indoor environments, primarily in cracks and crevices near human sleeping areas, mattresses, and furniture.

Diet & Feeding

Obligate hematophagous insects, feeding exclusively on the blood of warm-blooded animals, primarily humans.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and elusive; they hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis, shedding their skins (exuviae) as they grow through five nymphal stages.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy bites, allergic reactions, secondary skin infections, and significant psychological distress. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans but are considered a major urban pest.

Identified on: 12/30/2025