Bed Bug
Scientific Name: Cimex lectularius
Order & Family: Hemiptera / Cimicidae
Size: 4 to 5 millimeters (adults), roughly the size of an apple seed.
Natural Habitat
Typically found in human dwellings, residing in cracks and crevices, bed frames, mattresses, and furniture.
Diet & Feeding
Obligate blood feeders, primarily feeding on humans but may also feed on other warm-blooded animals.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal and elusive, hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult).
Risks & Benefits
Risks include itchy bites, allergic reactions, and potential psychological distress or insomnia. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans but are an ecosystem pest and economic burden.
Identified on: 1/2/2026