Bed Bug

Found in human dwellings, typically hidden in mattress seams, bed frames, headboards, and cracks or crevices near sleeping areas.

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

They are primarily nocturnal, emerging from hiding at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult) and can survive for several months without feeding.

Risks include itchy red welts from bites, allergic reactions, and psychological distress (anxiety/insomnia). While they do not efficiently transmit diseases, they are significant domestic pests. There are no known ecological benefits in human environments.