Common Bed Bug

Human dwellings, specifically in cracks and crevices, bed frames, mattresses, and furniture near sleeping areas.

Obligate hematophages; they feed exclusively on the blood of warm-blooded animals, primarily humans.

Nocturnal parasites that emerge at night to feed. They go through five nymphal stages, requiring a blood meal between each molt. They are known for hitchhiking on luggage or clothing to spread to new locations.

Risks include itchy allergic reactions to bites, sleep deprivation, and psychological distress. While not known to transmit diseases, they are a significant domestic pest. There are no ecological benefits to humans.