Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Human dwellings, specifically in bed frames, mattresses, and cracks/crevices near sleeping areas.

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

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

Risks & Benefits

Potential risks include allergic reactions to bites, secondary skin infections from scratching, and psychological distress. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans.

Identified on: 1/11/2026