Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Found globally in human dwellings, typically nesting in mattress seams, bed frames, cracks, and crevices in furniture.

Diet & Feeding

Obligate hematophagous (blood-feeders), primarily targeting humans but also feeding on other warm-blooded animals.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal parasites that hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult stages) and require a blood meal to progress through each growth stage.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy skin welts, allergic reactions, insomnia, and psychological distress. While not known to transmit diseases to humans, they are major domestic pests. They offer no significant ecosystem benefits.

Identified on: 6/28/2026