Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Found in human dwellings, typically in cracks and crevices, mattresses, bed frames, and furniture near sleeping areas.

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

Mainly nocturnal; they hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis through five nymphal stages, requiring a blood meal between each stage.

Risks & Benefits

They do not transmit diseases but their bites can cause itchy welts, allergic reactions, and significant psychological distress. They have no known benefits to the ecosystem or humans.

Identified on: 7/1/2026