Common Bed Bug

Typically found in human dwellings, living in cracks, crevices, mattress seams, and upholstered furniture.

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

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

Risks include skin rashes, psychological distress, and allergic reactions from bites. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans but cause significant nuisance and economic impact. No known ecological benefits.