Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Human dwellings, specifically beds, mattresses, and cracks in furniture or walls where humans sleep.

Diet & Feeding

Obligate hematophage; feeds exclusively on the blood of warm-blooded animals, primarily humans.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal; they emerge from hiding at night to feed and are attracted to heat and carbon dioxide. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy allergic reactions to bites, sleep deprivation, and psychological distress; they are not known vectors of disease. No known ecological benefits in domestic settings.

Identified on: 6/27/2026