Community identification
Bed bug (likely nymph)
Cimex lectularius
- Order & Family
- Hemiptera; Cimicidae
- Size
- About 1–4 mm as a nymph; adults are typically 4–7 mm.
Natural Habitat
Hides in mattress seams, bed frames, furniture, and other cracks near sleeping areas.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on blood, mainly from humans, usually at night.
Behavior Patterns
Flattened, wingless insects that hide in crevices and emerge to feed; nymphs molt through several stages and adults can survive for months without feeding.
Risks & Benefits
Bites can cause itchy skin reactions and infestations are difficult to eliminate; they are not known to transmit human diseases. The image is not detailed enough to confirm identification.