Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Human dwellings, specifically in bed frames, mattresses, cracks, and crevices near sleeping areas.

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

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

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy skin welts, allergic reactions, and psychological distress/insomnia. They are not known to transmit diseases but are significant household pests. There are no known ecological benefits for humans.

Identified on: 1/30/2026