Bed Bug (nymph stage)

Natural Habitat

Typically found in cracks and crevices of beds, upholstered furniture, and walls in human dwellings.

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal, hiding during the day and emerging at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis with five nymphal stages, each requiring a blood meal to molt.

Risks & Benefits

They are significant pests that cause itchy bites and allergic reactions. While not known to transmit diseases, infestations can cause significant stress and sleep deprivation. Benefit to ecosystem is negligible in human environments.

Identified on: 1/10/2026