Bed Bug (Nymph/Young Stage)

Natural Habitat

Commonly found in residential dwellings, specifically in cracks and crevices of mattresses, bed frames, and furniture near sleeping areas.

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

They are primarily nocturnal and elusive, hiding during the day and emerging at night to feed. They undergo cinq nymphal stages, requiring a blood meal to molt into the next stage.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy skin rashes, psychological distress, and potential allergic reactions to bites. They do not currently have any known benefits to ecosystems or humans.

Identified on: 6/4/2026