Common Bed Bug

Human dwellings, primarily found in cracks and crevices of bed frames, mattresses, and headboards.

Obligate hematophages; they feed exclusively on the blood of warm-blooded animals, primarily humans.

Nocturnal parasites that hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis with five nymphal stages, each requiring a blood meal to molt.

Risks include skin rashes, psychological distress, and allergic reactions to bites. They are considered a significant public health pest but are not currently known to transmit diseases to humans.