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Likely bed bug nymph
Community identification

Likely bed bug nymph

Cimex lectularius

Order & Family
Hemiptera; Cimicidae
Size
About 1–2 mm as a newly hatched nymph; adults are 4–7 mm.
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Natural Habitat

Indoor, near sleeping areas; hides in mattress seams, bed frames, and nearby cracks.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on blood, mainly from humans, typically at night.

Behavior Patterns

Flat, oval, wingless insects that hide in crevices and emerge to feed; nymphs molt several times before adulthood.

Risks & Benefits

Bites can cause itchy skin reactions and infestations are difficult to eliminate; they are not known to transmit disease. The photo is too small to confirm identification, so inspect for additional signs such as shed skins or dark spotting.