Bed Bug (Likely engorged nymph or adult)
Scientific Name: Cimex lectularius
Order & Family: Order: Hemiptera, Family: Cimicidae
Size: Adults: 4-5 mm (approx. apple seed size); Nymphs: 1-4 mm. Can swell significantly after feeding.
Natural Habitat
Indoor environments, specifically cracks and crevices near sleeping areas such as mattresses, box springs, bed frames, furniture seams, and behind baseboards.
Diet & Feeding
Hematophagous (feeds exclusively on blood), preferring human blood but will feed on other warm-blooded animals if necessary.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal and elusive. They hide during the day in tight crevices and emerge at night to feed. They are attracted to carbon dioxide and body heat. They do not fly or jump but crawl quickly.
Risks & Benefits
Risks: Their bites can cause itchy, red welts, allergic reactions, and secondary skin infections from scratching. They cause significant psychological stress and anxiety. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans but are major nuisance pests. No ecological benefits in human habitations.
Identified on: 2/11/2026