Bug Identifier
Bed bug (likely, possibly crushed)
Community identification

Bed bug (likely, possibly crushed)

Cimex lectularius

Order & Family
Hemiptera; Cimicidae
Size
Adults are about 4–7 mm long; nymphs are smaller and pale before feeding.
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Natural Habitat

Mattresses, bed frames, upholstered furniture, cracks, and other sheltered areas near sleeping hosts; found worldwide, especially indoors.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds exclusively on blood, primarily from humans and other warm-blooded animals, usually at night.

Behavior Patterns

Mostly nocturnal and hide in crevices during daylight. Females lay eggs in sheltered sites, and infestations spread by hitchhiking in luggage, clothing, and furniture.

Risks & Benefits

Bites cause itchy, localized reactions and can trigger allergic responses, but bed bugs are not known to transmit disease routinely. They provide little meaningful ecological benefit indoors.