Bed Bug

Found in human dwellings, typically in crevices, mattresses, bed frames, and behind wallpaper in close proximity to sleeping areas.

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

Nocturnal insects that emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult) and can survive for months without a blood meal.

Risks include skin rashes, psychological distress, and allergic reactions to bites. They do not typically transmit diseases but are a significant pest and nuisance. There are no known ecosystem benefits in human environments.