
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.
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.