
Community identification
Bed bug
Cimex lectularius (likely)
- Order & Family
- Hemiptera; Cimicidae
- Size
- Adults are about 4–7 mm long.
Natural Habitat
Indoors, hiding in mattress seams, bed frames, furniture, and cracks near sleeping areas.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on blood, usually from humans; nymphs also require blood meals to develop.
Behavior Patterns
Flat, reddish-brown, wingless, and mostly active at night; hides in crevices and can persist for months without feeding.
Risks & Benefits
Bites can cause itchy skin reactions and disturbed sleep, but bed bugs are not known to transmit disease. The photo is too blurry for a confident identification.