Bed Bug (crushed)
Scientific Name: Cimex lectularius
Order & Family: Order: Hemiptera, Family: Cimicidae
Size: Adults are approximately 4 to 5 mm (size of an apple seed); nymphs are smaller and translucent.
Natural Habitat
Domestic environments, specifically beds, mattresses, and furniture within human dwellings.
Diet & Feeding
Obligate hematophagy; they feed exclusively on the blood of warm-blooded animals, primarily humans.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal parasites that hide in cracks and crevices during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult stages).
Risks & Benefits
Risks include itchy skin welts, allergic reactions, insomnia, and psychological distress. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans but cause significant economic impact and stress.
Identified on: 2/6/2026