Bed Bug

Natural Habitat

Indoor environments, specifically within cracks, crevices, bedding, and furniture near human sleeping areas.

Diet & Feeding

Blood, primarily from humans, obtained through nocturnal feeding.

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 do not transmit diseases.

Identified on: 12/31/2025