Bed Bug (fragment)

Scientific Name: Cimex lectularius

Order & Family: Hemiptera / Cimicidae

Size: Adults are 4 to 5 mm in length; this specimen is a partial remains or crushed individual.

Bed Bug (fragment)

Natural Habitat

Indoor environments, specifically within crevices of mattresses, bed frames, furniture, and luggage near human sleeping areas.

Diet & Feeding

Obligate hematophagous, 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 (egg, nymph, adult).

Risks & Benefits

They are major household pests that cause itchy welts, allergic reactions, and psychological distress. While they do not reliably transmit diseases, infestations are difficult and costly to eradicate.

Identified on: 1/5/2026