Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Human dwellings, primarily in mattresses, bed frames, cracks in walls, and behind furniture.

Diet & Feeding

Hematophagous (obligate blood-feeders), primarily feeding on human blood.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal; they hide in dark crevices during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo a hemimetabolous life cycle with five nymphal stages.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy allergic skin reactions, skin infections from scratching, and psychological distress/insomnia. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans.

Identified on: 5/21/2026