Community identification
Bed bug (engorged or damaged specimen)
Cimex lectularius
- Order & Family
- Hemiptera, Cimicidae
- Size
- 4 to 5 mm (adults), though this specific sample appears distorted or partially crushed.
Natural Habitat
Found indoors in human dwellings, particularly around mattresses, bed frames, furniture cracks, and baseboards.
Diet & Feeding
Exclusively feeds on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded animals.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal parasites that hide in dark, tight crevices during the day and emerge at night to feed. They go through incomplete metamorphosis.
Risks & Benefits
Risks include painful, itchy bites, secondary skin infections from scratching, and severe psychological distress or infestations. They provide no known benefits to human homes.