Bug Identifier
Bed Bug Egg / Nymph
Community identification

Bed Bug Egg / Nymph

Cimex lectularius

Order & Family
Order: Hemiptera, Family: Cimicidae
Size
Eggs are approximately 1mm; early-stage nymphs are 1.5mm to 2mm.
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Natural Habitat

Found in human dwellings, typically hidden in mattress seams, bed frames, cracks, crevices, and surrounding luggage or furniture.

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and elusive; they hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. Females lay 1-5 eggs per day which are sticky and adhere to surfaces.

Risks & Benefits

They do not transmit diseases but cause itchy welts, psychological distress, and potential allergic reactions. They offer no ecological benefits to humans.