Bed Bug (Nymph/Young Stage)

Commonly found in human dwellings, typically in crevices around mattresses, bed frames, headboards, and upholstered furniture.

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

Nocturnal and elusive; they hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They go through five nymphal stages, requiring a blood meal to molt into the next stage.

Risks include itchy bites, allergic reactions, and psychological distress/insomnia. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans. There are no ecological benefits to their presence in human environments.