Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Human dwellings, primarily found in cracks and crevices, bed frames, mattresses, and furniture.

Diet & Feeding

Obligate hematophagous (blood-feeding) on humans and other warm-blooded animals.

Behavior Patterns

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

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy bites, allergic reactions, secondary skin infections, and significant psychological distress; they are not known vectors of disease in humans.

Identified on: 5/18/2026