Bed Bug

Indoor environments, specifically cracks and crevices near human sleeping areas like mattresses and bed frames.

Obligate hematophage, feeding exclusively on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded animals.

Nocturnal and highly secretive, emerging primarily at night to pierce skin and feed before retreating into tight hiding spots.

Bites cause itchy, red welts and potential psychological distress, but they are not known to transmit infectious diseases.