Community identification
Bed bug (likely)
Cimex lectularius
- Order & Family
- Hemiptera; Cimicidae
- Size
- About 1–7 mm long, depending on life stage and feeding; the pictured specimens are too small and blurry for reliable measurement.
Natural Habitat
Hides in mattress seams, bed frames, upholstery, and cracks near sleeping areas.
Diet & Feeding
Nymphs and adults feed on the blood of people and other warm-blooded animals.
Behavior Patterns
Flattened, oval insects that hide by day and usually feed at night. They do not fly and can persist for months between meals.
Risks & Benefits
Bites can cause itchy skin reactions and infestations are difficult to eliminate; bed bugs are not known to transmit human disease. The image is not clear enough for definitive identification.