Bug Identifier
Bed bug
Community identification

Bed bug

Cimex lectularius (likely)

Order & Family
Hemiptera; Cimicidae
Size
Adults are about 4–7 mm long.
See this bug in the Encyclopedia

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.