Bed Bug (Crushed)
Scientific Name: Cimex lectularius
Order & Family: Order: Hemiptera, Family: Cimicidae
Size: 4 to 5 mm (adults) but appears smaller or distorted when crushed.
Natural Habitat
Nests and shelters near host sleeping areas; commonly found in mattress seams, bed frames, and furniture crevices.
Diet & Feeding
Obligate hematophagous; 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 with five nymphal stages.
Risks & Benefits
Risks include itchy bites, allergic reactions, and psychological distress/insomnia. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans but are major domestic pests.
Identified on: 5/18/2026