Bed Bug

Indoor environments near human sleeping areas, residing in mattress seams, bed frames, cracks, and crevices.

Strictly hematophagous (blood-feeders), primarily preferring human blood but will feed on other mammals or birds.

Nocturnal and elusive. They are attracted to heat and carbon dioxide. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult) and crawl rapidly.

Risks include itchy skin welts, psychological distress, and allergic reactions. They are not known to spread diseases to humans. There are no ecological benefits to humans.