Bug Identifier
Bed Bug
Community identification

Bed Bug

Cimex lectularius

Order & Family
Order: Hemiptera, Family: Cimicidae
Size
1 to 7 millimeters
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Natural Habitat

Cracks and crevices near human sleeping areas, bedding, and furniture.

Diet & Feeding

Obligate hematophages, primarily feeding on human blood.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal, hiding during the day and emerging at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy bites, allergic reactions, and psychological stress; they are significant household pests but not known to transmit diseases.