Bed bug

Natural Habitat

Indoor environments, specifically in cracks of furniture, bedding, and walls near human sleeping areas.

Diet & Feeding

Hematophagous (blood-feeding); they primarily feed on the blood of humans, typically at night.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and elusive; they hide during the day and are attracted to the CO2 and body heat of hosts. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult).

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy skin welts, allergic reactions, and psychological distress/insomnia. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans but can cause secondary skin infections from scratching. No ecosystem benefits.

Identified on: 3/17/2026