
Community identification
Bed bug
Cimex lectularius
- Order & Family
- Hemiptera, Cimicidae
- Size
- 4 to 5 mm in length.
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.