
Community identification
Likely bed bug (nymph or adult)
Cimex lectularius
- Order & Family
- Hemiptera; Cimicidae
- Size
- About 1–7 mm long, depending on life stage; the pictured specimen appears several millimeters long.
Natural Habitat
Hides near sleeping areas—in mattress seams, bed frames, furniture, and cracks—and emerges to feed on people at night.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds mainly on human blood; may also bite other warm-blooded animals.
Behavior Patterns
Flat, reddish-brown, wingless insects that hide during the day. Females lay eggs in protected crevices; infestations spread through transported belongings and furniture.
Risks & Benefits
Bites can cause itchy welts and disturbed sleep, but bed bugs are not known to transmit disease. The photo is suggestive, but a clear close-up would be needed for reliable identification.