Community identification
Bed Bug
Cimex lectularius
- Order & Family
- Hemiptera: Cimicidae
- Size
- 4 to 5 mm (adults)
Natural Habitat
Cracks and crevices near human sleeping areas, mattresses, and furniture.
Diet & Feeding
Obligate blood-feeders, primarily targeting humans at night.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal, hiding during the day and emerging at night to feed; they undergo incomplete metamorphosis from egg to nymph to adult.
Risks & Benefits
Potential for allergic reactions to bites and psychological distress; they are not known to transmit diseases to humans but cause significant domestic infestations.