Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Typically found in human dwellings, living in cracks, crevices, mattresses, bed frames, and upholstered furniture.

Diet & Feeding

Obligate hematophagous insects, meaning they feed exclusively on the blood of warm-blooded animals, primarily humans.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal parasites that emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult). They are known for hitchhiking on clothing and luggage to spread.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy skin welts and allergic reactions to bites; they can cause significant psychological distress and insomnia. They have no known benefits to the ecosystem or humans.

Identified on: 1/5/2026