Bed Bug

Indoor environments, particularly in cracks and crevices near sleeping areas such as mattresses, bed frames, and headboards.

Obligate hematophages (blood-feeders), primarily consuming human blood but will feed on other warm-blooded animals if necessary.

Mainly nocturnal; they hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult) and can survive months without a meal.

Risks include itchy bites, allergic reactions, psychological distress, and secondary skin infections from scratching. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans. There are no ecological benefits to humans.