Bug Identifier
Bed bug
Community identification

Bed bug

Cimex lectularius

Order & Family
Hemiptera, Cimicidae
Size
4 to 5 millimeters in length.
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Natural Habitat

Indoor environments, specifically cracks and crevices near human sleeping areas like mattresses and headboards.

Diet & Feeding

Obligate hematophages feeding exclusively on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded hosts.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and highly secretive, emerging primarily at night to feed before retreating to dark hiding spots.

Risks & Benefits

Their bites cause itchy welts and psychological distress, but they are not known to transmit infectious diseases.