Bed Bug (Nymph/Young)
Scientific Name: Cimex lectularius
Order & Family: Order: Hemiptera, Family: Cimicidae
Size: 1.5 mm to 4.5 mm (nymphs are smaller and translucent to brown; adults up to 5-7 mm)
Natural Habitat
Indoor environments, specifically in cracks and crevices, mattresses, bed frames, and furniture near sleeping areas.
Diet & Feeding
Obligate hematophages, meaning they feed exclusively on the blood of warm-blooded animals, primarily humans.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal parasites that hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis with five nymphal stages, each requiring a blood meal to molt.
Risks & Benefits
They do not transmit diseases but cause psychological distress, skin irritation, and allergic reactions. They are significant urban pests with no ecological benefits to humans.
Identified on: 6/19/2026