Bug Identifier
Bed Bug (Crushed/Stain)
Community identification

Bed Bug (Crushed/Stain)

Cimex lectularius

Order & Family
Order: Hemiptera, Family: Cimicidae
Size
1mm to 7mm (adults are roughly the size of an apple seed)
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Natural Habitat

Indoor environments, specifically in close proximity to human sleeping areas such as mattresses, box springs, and headboards.

Diet & Feeding

Obligate hematophage (blood-feeding), primarily targeting humans but occasionally other warm-blooded animals.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal pests that hide in cracks and crevices during the day choice and emerge at night to feed. They undergo simple metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult).

Risks & Benefits

Risks include itchy skin welts, allergic reactions, secondary skin infections from scratching, and psychological distress. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans.