Bed Bug

Primarily resides in human dwellings, hidden in mattresses, bed frames, cracks, crevices, and wallpaper.

Obligate hematophagy (blood-feeding), primarily preferring human blood but occasionally feeding on other mammals or birds.

Nocturnal insects that emerge from hiding spots at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis with five nymphal stages, each requiring a blood meal to molt.

A significant public health pest causing psychological distress, allergic reactions to bites, and secondary skin infections from scratching. No known benefits; they are not known to transmit diseases biologically.