Bed Bug
Scientific Name: Cimex lectularius
Order & Family: Order: Hemiptera, Family: Cimicidae
Size: 1 to 7 millimeters
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.
Identified on: 1/11/2026