Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Found primarily in human dwellings, hidden in cracks, crevices, mattress seams, and bed frames.

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and elusive; they emerge at night to feed and undergo incomplete metamorphosis through five nymphal stages.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy bites, allergic reactions, and psychological distress. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans but are considered a significant public health pest.

Identified on: 12/28/2025