Bug Identifier
Bed bug
Community identification

Bed bug

Cimex lectularius

Order & Family
Hemiptera, Cimicidae
Size
4 to 5 mm in length.
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Natural Habitat

Found indoors in cracks and crevices near human sleeping areas, mattresses, and furniture.

Diet & Feeding

Hematophagous parasite feeding exclusively on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded animals.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and highly secretive, emerging primarily at night to feed before retreating into dark hiding spots.

Risks & Benefits

Causes itchy, irritating bites and psychological stress, but does not typically transmit vector-borne diseases.