Bed Bug

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

Obligate hematophages, feeding exclusively on the blood of warm-blooded animals, primarily humans.

Nocturnal activity peaking just before dawn; they use heat and carbon dioxide sensors to find hosts and exhibit a hemimetabolous life cycle with five nymphal stages.

Potential risks include skin rashes, psychological distress, and allergic reactions to bites; no evidence of disease transmission has been confirmed, though they are a significant pest nuisance.