Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Found worldwide in human dwellings, typically hidden during the day in mattress seams, bed frames, and cracks near sleeping areas.

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and elusive; they are attracted to the CO2 and heat of a sleeping host. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult).

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy skin lesions, psychological distress, and potential allergic reactions; they are not known vectors of disease. There are no ecological benefits in a human environment.

Identified on: 5/31/2026