
Community identification
Bed Bug
Cimex lectularius
- Order & Family
- Hemiptera: Cimicidae
- Size
- 5 to 7 millimeters (adults)
Natural Habitat
Human dwellings, specifically cracks and crevices in beds, furniture, and walls.
Diet & Feeding
Obligate hematophages, primarily feeding on human blood.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal, hiding during the day and emerging at night to feed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult).
Risks & Benefits
Risks include itchy bites, allergic reactions, and psychological distress. They are not known to transmit diseases to humans.