Bed Bug (Crushed)

Human dwellings, specifically cracks and crevices near sleeping areas such as mattresses, bed frames, and furniture.

Obligate hematophagous (blood-feeding) insects that primarily feed on human blood at night.

Nocturnal and elusive; they hide during the day and are attracted to heat and carbon dioxide emitted by sleeping hosts. They go through five nymphal stages requiring blood meals to molt.

No known ecosystem benefits. Risks include allergic reactions to bites, secondary skin infections from scratching, and significant psychological distress or insomnia for residents.