Bed Bug (potential shell casing or nymph)
Scientific Name: Cimex lectularius
Order & Family: Order: Hemiptera, Family: Cimicidae
Size: 1.5 mm to 5 mm (nymphs are smaller and more translucent, adults are larger and reddish-brown)
Natural Habitat
Indoor environments, specifically within mattress seams, bed frames, cracks, and crevices near sleeping areas.
Diet & Feeding
Obligate hematophagous (feeds exclusively on the blood of mammals, primarily humans).
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal and elusive; they hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymphal stages, and adult).
Risks & Benefits
Risk: Causes itchy bites and skin irritation. While not known to transmit diseases, they cause significant psychological distress and sleep deprivation. Benefit: None.
Identified on: 2/4/2026