Bed Bug

Found globally in human dwellings, typically hidden in mattress seams, bed frames, headboards, and cracks or crevices near sleeping areas.

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

Mainly nocturnal; they emerge at night to feed and return to hiding spots during the day. They go through five nymphal stages, requiring a blood meal to molt and move to the next stage.

Risks include itchy allergic reactions, skin rashes, and psychological distress/insomnia. While not known to transmit diseases to humans, infestations are difficult to eradicate and can spread rapidly. They provide no known ecological benefits in human environments.