Bed Bug (Crushed/Fragment)

Scientific Name: Cimex lectularius

Order & Family: Order: Hemiptera, Family: Cimicidae

Size: Adults are 4–5 mm long; nymphs are smaller (1–3 mm). This specimen appears to be a fragment or semi-crushed nymph.

Bed Bug (Crushed/Fragment)

Natural Habitat

Indoor environments, primarily in cracks and crevices near sleeping areas such as mattresses, bed frames, and headboards.

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and elusive. They emerge at night to feed and hide during the day. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymphal stages, adult).

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy allergic reactions to bites, sleep deprivation, and psychological distress. While they do not transmit diseases, they are a significant household pest that is difficult to eradicate. No known ecological benefits.

Identified on: 3/12/2026