Common Bed Bug

Human dwellings, primarily in mattresses, bed frames, cracks/crevices, and behind wallpaper or baseboards.

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

Nocturnal parasites that hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis with five nymphal stages, each requiring a blood meal to molt.

They are significant pests that cause itchy bites, allergic reactions, and psychological distress. While not known to transmit diseases, heavy infestations can lead to secondary skin infections or anemia.