Bed Bug (Egg/Early Nymph phase)

Natural Habitat

Human dwellings, specifically cracks and crevices of mattresses, bed frames, and furniture

Diet & Feeding

Obligate hematophagy (feeds exclusively on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded animals)

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and elusive; they hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult).

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy skin welts, allergic reactions, psychological distress, and insomnia. They are a significant domestic pest but are not known to transmit diseases.

Identified on: 12/28/2025