Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Indoor environments, primarily in cracks and crevices of beds, furniture, and wall junctions near human sleeping areas.

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

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

Risks & Benefits

Risks include physical reactions like itchy welts, insomnia, and anxiety. While not known to transmit diseases, they are significant household pests. No known ecological benefits in domestic settings.

Identified on: 5/1/2026